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Peanut butter vs. Mayonnaise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Peanut butter and Mayonnaise

  • Peanut butter has more Vitamin B3, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, however, Mayonnaise is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Mayonnaise covers your daily need of Vitamin K 136% more than Peanut butter.
  • Peanut butter has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular.

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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 0.71% 2.4% 1.8% 7.9% 6.3% 4.1% 9% 83% 0.91% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +512.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2690%
Contains more IronIron +728.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +2121.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1573.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1495.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23685.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +78.3%

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% 3.9% 66% 6% 2.5% 4.4% 0% 10% 1.8% 15% 408% 3.8% 19%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +177.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +910.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +561%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5412.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1640%
Contains more CholineCholine +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +54233.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2213.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3814%
Contains more OtherOther +46.7%
Contains more FatsFats +45.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1660.2%

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
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 44.69 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -11.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +54%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +256.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 73%
Starch: 3.56 g
Sucrose: 10.25 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
84% 7% 9%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2035.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +225%
Contains more FructoseFructose +140%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Mayonnaise
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut butter Mayonnaise Opinion
Calories 598kcal 680kcal Mayonnaise
Protein 22.21g 0.96g Peanut butter
Fats 51.36g 74.85g Mayonnaise
Net carbs 17.31g 0.57g Peanut butter
Carbs 22.31g 0.57g Peanut butter
Cholesterol 0mg 42mg Peanut butter
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Mayonnaise
Magnesium 168mg 1mg Peanut butter
Calcium 49mg 8mg Peanut butter
Potassium 558mg 20mg Peanut butter
Iron 1.74mg 0.21mg Peanut butter
Sugar 10.49g 0.57g Mayonnaise
Fiber 5g 0g Peanut butter
Copper 0.422mg 0.019mg Peanut butter
Zinc 2.51mg 0.15mg Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g Peanut butter
Phosphorus 335mg 21mg Peanut butter
Sodium 17mg 635mg Peanut butter
Vitamin A 0IU 65IU Mayonnaise
Vitamin A 0µg 16µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin E 9.1mg 3.28mg Peanut butter
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Mayonnaise
Manganese 1.665mg 0.007mg Peanut butter
Selenium 4.1µg 2.3µg Peanut butter
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.01mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.019mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B3 13.112mg 0mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 1.137mg 0.172mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.441mg 0.008mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin K 0.3µg 163µg Mayonnaise
Folate 87µg 5µg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.075g 0.187g Peanut butter
Choline 63mg 34.2mg Peanut butter
Saturated Fat 10.325g 11.703g Peanut butter
Monounsaturated Fat 25.941g 16.843g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g 44.69g Mayonnaise
Tryptophan 0.231mg 0.017mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.525mg 0.055mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.616mg 0.065mg Peanut butter
Leucine 1.546mg 0.095mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.681mg 0.072mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.265mg 0.035mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 1.202mg 0.057mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.782mg 0.074mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.557mg 0.026mg Peanut butter
Fructose 0.12g 0.05g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g 5.331g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g 0.002g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.125g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.03g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g 38.942g Mayonnaise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut butter Mayonnaise
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
41%
Mayonnaise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Peanut butter
13%
Mayonnaise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 618mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.378g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.92g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $2.2)

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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/nutrients

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

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