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Peanut butter vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are peanut butter and potato chips different?

  • Peanut butter is higher in vitamin B3, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B5, and zinc; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin C, potassium, vitamin K, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for peanut butter is 58% higher.
  • Peanut butter contains 4 times more manganese than potato chips. While peanut butter contains 1.665mg of manganese, potato chips contain only 0.44mg.
  • Peanut butter has a lower glycemic index (14) than potato chips (56).

Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +104.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +130.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +103%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +278.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +128.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +97.6%
~equal in Iron ~1.63mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +242.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +182.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +93.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +68%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7266.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~9.11mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.197mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +217.3%
Contains more FatsFats +48.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +137.1%
Contains more WaterWater +54.5%
Contains more OtherOther +24.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 53% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +163.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~10.96g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~12.17g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peanut butter Potato chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut butter Potato chips DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 13.112mg 3.827mg 58%
Manganese 1.665mg 0.44mg 53%
Monounsaturated fat 25.941g 9.84g 40%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Protein 22.21g 7g 30%
Fats 51.36g 34.6g 26%
Phosphorus 335mg 165mg 24%
Magnesium 168mg 67mg 24%
Histidine 0.557mg 153mg 22%
Potassium 558mg 1275mg 21%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 22.1µg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.441mg 0.66mg 17%
Vitamin B5 1.137mg 0.402mg 15%
Copper 0.422mg 0.306mg 13%
Zinc 2.51mg 1.09mg 13%
Folate 87µg 45µg 11%
Carbs 22.31g 52.9g 10%
Selenium 4.1µg 8.1µg 7%
Choline 63mg 37.5mg 5%
Saturated fat 10.325g 10.96g 3%
Calories 598kcal 536kcal 3%
Calcium 49mg 24mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g 12.17g 2%
Starch 3.56g 1%
Fiber 5g 4.8g 1%
Iron 1.74mg 1.63mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.167mg 1%
Net carbs 17.31g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 10.49g 0.22g N/A
Sodium 17mg 8mg 0%
Vitamin E 9.1mg 9.11mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.197mg 0%
Trans fat 0.075g N/A
Tryptophan 0.231mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.525mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.616mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 1.546mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.681mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.265mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.202mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.782mg 0.392mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut butter Potato chips
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Peanut butter
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Peanut butter
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.635g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/nutrients
  2. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.