Peanut butter vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between peanut butter and white bread?
- Peanut butter is higher in vitamin E, vitamin B3, manganese, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B6; however, white bread is richer in selenium and vitamin B1.
- Peanut butter's daily need coverage for vitamin E is 59% more.
- White bread contains 15 times less saturated fat than peanut butter. Peanut butter contains 10.325g of saturated fat, while white bread contains 0.698g.
- Peanut butter has a lower glycemic index (14) than white bread (73).
We used Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +630.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +342.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +317.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +239.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +241.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +210.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +193.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +107.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +436.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4036.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +174.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +112.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +406.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +331.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +255.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +27.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.21 g
Fats:
51.36 g
Carbs:
22.31 g
Water:
1.23 g
Other:
2.89 g
Protein:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +151% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1442.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +121.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2861% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.535 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4230.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +682.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
37.17 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.57 g
Fructose:
2.43 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.67 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +944.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1107.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1925% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fats | 51.36g | 3.33g | 74% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.535g | 1.602g | 73% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.941g | 0.599g | 63% |
| Vitamin E | 9.1mg | 0.22mg | 59% |
| Vitamin B3 | 13.112mg | 4.78mg | 52% |
| Manganese | 1.665mg | 0.536mg | 49% |
| Saturated fat | 10.325g | 0.698g | 44% |
| Copper | 0.422mg | 0.101mg | 36% |
| Magnesium | 168mg | 23mg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 335mg | 98mg | 34% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 22µg | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.533mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.441mg | 0.087mg | 27% |
| Protein | 22.21g | 8.85g | 27% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 3.61mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 490mg | 21% |
| Calories | 598kcal | 266kcal | 17% |
| Zinc | 2.51mg | 0.74mg | 16% |
| Starch | 3.56g | 37.17g | 14% |
| Potassium | 558mg | 126mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.137mg | 0.536mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 144mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 2.7g | 9% |
| Choline | 63mg | 14.6mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 22.31g | 49.42g | 9% |
| Folate | 87µg | 111µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.192mg | 0.243mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 2.43g | 3% |
| Net carbs | 17.31g | 46.72g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.49g | 5.67g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.075g | 0.027g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.231mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.525mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.616mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.546mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.681mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.202mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.782mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.557mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.027g | 0.166g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.215g | N/A |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
White bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.627g)
Which food is cheaper?
White bread is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 473mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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