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Peanut butter vs. Rice cakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between peanut butter and rice cakes

  • Peanut butter has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B1, potassium, iron, and vitamin B2; however, rice cakes are richer in manganese and selenium.
  • Rice cakes cover your daily manganese needs 196% more than peanut butter.
  • Rice cakes have 16 times less Saturated Fat than peanut butter. Peanut butter has 10.325g of Saturated Fat, while rice cakes have 0.64g.
  • Rice cakes contain less saturated Fat.
  • Rice cakes have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of rice cakes is 82, while the glycemic index of peanut butter is 14.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat.

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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 108% 3.3% 26% 43% 127% 68% 163% 15% 806% 89%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +345.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.6%
Contains more IronIron +52.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +271.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%
~equal in Copper ~0.38mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.5mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 0% 0% 16% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +239.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +314.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.16mg
~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
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +146.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1367.4%
Contains more OtherOther +92.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +259%
Contains more WaterWater +379.7%

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
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.11 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2237%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1029.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.8%

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 Rice cakes
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut butter Rice cakes Opinion
Calories 598kcal 380kcal Peanut butter
Protein 22.21g 9g Peanut butter
Fats 51.36g 3.5g Peanut butter
Net carbs 17.31g 76.3g Rice cakes
Carbs 22.31g 80.1g Rice cakes
Magnesium 168mg 151mg Peanut butter
Calcium 49mg 11mg Peanut butter
Potassium 558mg 299mg Peanut butter
Iron 1.74mg 1.14mg Peanut butter
Sugar 10.49g Rice cakes
Fiber 5g 3.8g Peanut butter
Copper 0.422mg 0.38mg Peanut butter
Zinc 2.51mg 2.5mg Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g Peanut butter
Phosphorus 335mg 380mg Rice cakes
Sodium 17mg 116mg Peanut butter
Vitamin E 9.1mg Peanut butter
Manganese 1.665mg 6.18mg Rice cakes
Selenium 4.1µg 16.4µg Rice cakes
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.056mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.103mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B3 13.112mg 8.096mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 1.137mg 1.16mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.441mg 0.13mg Peanut butter
Vitamin K 0.3µg Peanut butter
Folate 87µg 21µg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.075g Rice cakes
Choline 63mg Peanut butter
Saturated Fat 10.325g 0.64g Rice cakes
Monounsaturated Fat 25.941g 1.11g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g 1.11g Peanut butter
Tryptophan 0.231mg 0.125mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.525mg 0.34mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.616mg 0.358mg Peanut butter
Leucine 1.546mg 0.638mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.681mg 0.414mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.265mg 0.152mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 1.202mg 0.399mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.782mg 0.489mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.557mg 0.218mg Peanut butter
Fructose 0.12g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut butter Rice cakes
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
23%
Rice cakes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Peanut butter
145%
Rice cakes

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.685g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.