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Peanut butter vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between peanut butter and white chocolate

  • Peanut butter is higher in vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin E, copper, magnesium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and folate, yet white chocolate is higher in vitamin B12.
  • Peanut butter covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 77% more than white chocolate.
  • Peanut butter contains 208 times more manganese than white chocolate. While peanut butter contains 1.665mg of manganese, white chocolate contains only 0.008mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in peanut butter is lower.
  • The glycemic index of peanut butter is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Candies, white chocolate.

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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 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95.1%
Contains more IronIron +625%
Contains more CopperCopper +603.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +239.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20712.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +306.1%
~equal in Selenium ~4.5µg

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 1.7% 3% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +847.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1660%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +87%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +687.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1142.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2933.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +278.4%
Contains more FatsFats +60%
Contains more OtherOther +92.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +165.5%
~equal in Water ~1.3g

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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +185.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1137.4%

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 White chocolate
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut butter White chocolate DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 13.112mg 0.745mg 77%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g 1.013g 77%
Manganese 1.665mg 0.008mg 72%
Vitamin E 9.1mg 0.96mg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 25.941g 9.097g 42%
Saturated fat 10.325g 19.412g 41%
Copper 0.422mg 0.06mg 40%
Magnesium 168mg 12mg 37%
Protein 22.21g 5.87g 33%
Fats 51.36g 32.09g 30%
Vitamin B6 0.441mg 0.056mg 30%
Phosphorus 335mg 176mg 23%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Folate 87µg 7µg 20%
Fiber 5g 0.2g 19%
Iron 1.74mg 0.24mg 19%
Zinc 2.51mg 0.74mg 16%
Calcium 49mg 199mg 15%
Carbs 22.31g 59.24g 12%
Vitamin B5 1.137mg 0.608mg 11%
Potassium 558mg 286mg 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg 7%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 9.1µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.063mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.282mg 7%
Choline 63mg 29.5mg 6%
Calories 598kcal 539kcal 3%
Sodium 17mg 90mg 3%
Selenium 4.1µg 4.5µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Starch 3.56g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 17.31g 59.04g N/A
Sugar 10.49g 59g N/A
Trans fat 0.075g 0g 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%
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 White chocolate
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
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Peanut butter
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
White chocolate
White chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.087g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.