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Peanut butter vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Peanut butter and Tuna different?

  • Peanut butter is higher in Manganese, Vitamin E , Copper, Magnesium, and Folate, however, Tuna is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Tuna is 189% higher.
  • Peanut butter contains 128 times more Manganese than Tuna. While Peanut butter contains 1.665mg of Manganese, Tuna contains only 0.013mg.
  • Tuna has less Saturated Fat.

Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat 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.
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
9
:
1
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Calcium +1125%
Contains more Iron +89.1%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains less Sodium -68.5%
Contains more Zinc +457.8%
Contains more Copper +881.4%
Contains more Manganese +12707.7%
Contains more Selenium +2539%
Equal in Phosphorus - 333
Equal in Potassium - 527
Peanut butter
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 66% 120% 144% 50% 3% 69% 141% 218% 23%
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +1125%
Contains more Iron +89.1%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains less Sodium -68.5%
Contains more Zinc +457.8%
Contains more Copper +881.4%
Contains more Manganese +12707.7%
Contains more Selenium +2539%
Equal in Phosphorus - 333
Equal in Potassium - 527

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.
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
6
:
5
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Vitamin E +3037.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +240.4%
Contains more Folate +4250%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Peanut butter
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 182% 0% 0% 38% 45% 246% 69% 102% 66% 0% 1%
Tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +3037.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +240.4%
Contains more Folate +4250%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
3
:
2
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Fats +8605.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +125.8%
Contains more Protein +31.2%
Contains more Water +5508.1%
Peanut butter
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Tuna
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Fats +8605.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +125.8%
Contains more Protein +31.2%
Contains more Water +5508.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
2
:
1
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18697.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7062.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Peanut butter
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.535 g
Tuna
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18697.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7062.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut butter Tuna Opinion
Net carbs 17.31g 0g Peanut butter
Protein 22.21g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 51.36g 0.59g Peanut butter
Carbs 22.31g 0g Peanut butter
Calories 598kcal 130kcal Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g Peanut butter
Fructose 0.12g Peanut butter
Sugar 10.49g 0g Tuna
Fiber 5g 0g Peanut butter
Calcium 49mg 4mg Peanut butter
Iron 1.74mg 0.92mg Peanut butter
Magnesium 168mg 42mg Peanut butter
Phosphorus 335mg 333mg Peanut butter
Potassium 558mg 527mg Peanut butter
Sodium 17mg 54mg Peanut butter
Zinc 2.51mg 0.45mg Peanut butter
Copper 0.422mg 0.043mg Peanut butter
Manganese 1.665mg 0.013mg Peanut butter
Selenium 4.1µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 0IU 65IU Tuna
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg Tuna
Vitamin E 9.1mg 0.29mg Peanut butter
Vitamin D 0IU 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 0µg 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.134mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.137mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B3 13.112mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 1.137mg 0.334mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.441mg 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 87µg 2µg Peanut butter
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.1µg Peanut butter
Tryptophan 0.231mg 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 0.525mg 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 0.616mg 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 1.546mg 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 0.681mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.265mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.202mg 1.091mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.782mg 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.557mg 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 0mg 47mg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.075g 0.02g Tuna
Saturated Fat 10.325g 0.205g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.105g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.015g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 25.941g 0.138g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g 0.175g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.002g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut butter Tuna
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
62%
Peanut butter
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Peanut butter
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.