Peanut butter vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between peanut butter and yolk
- Peanut butter has more vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin E, magnesium, and copper; however, yolk is higher in choline, selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5.
- Yolk covers your daily need for cholesterol, 362% more than peanut butter.
- Peanut butter has 546 times more vitamin B3 than yolk. While peanut butter has 13.112mg of vitamin B3, yolk has only 0.024mg.
- The glycemic index of peanut butter is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh.
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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 | +3260% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +411.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +448.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2927.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +163.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +56.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1265.9% |
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 | +252.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +54533.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +175% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +163% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +133.3% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +67.8% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +1201.9% |
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:
15.86 g
Fats:
26.54 g
Carbs:
3.59 g
Water:
52.31 g
Other:
1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +40% |
Contains more FatsFats | +93.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +521.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +70% |
Contains more WaterWater | +4152.8% |
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
9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.204 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +121% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +198.2% |
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Saturated fat
~9.551g
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.07 g
Glucose:
0.18 g
Fructose:
0.07 g
Lactose:
0.07 g
Maltose:
0.07 g
Galactose:
0.07 g
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +14542.9% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +71.4% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +38.5% |
Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 1085mg | 362% |
Choline | 63mg | 820.2mg | 138% |
Selenium | 4.1µg | 56µg | 94% |
Vitamin B3 | 13.112mg | 0.024mg | 82% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.95µg | 81% |
Manganese | 1.665mg | 0.055mg | 70% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 12.535g | 4.204g | 56% |
Vitamin E | 9.1mg | 2.58mg | 43% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 381µg | 42% |
Magnesium | 168mg | 5mg | 39% |
Copper | 0.422mg | 0.077mg | 38% |
Fats | 51.36g | 26.54g | 38% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.137mg | 2.99mg | 37% |
Monounsaturated fat | 25.941g | 11.738g | 36% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 218IU | 27% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 5.4µg | 27% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.192mg | 0.528mg | 26% |
Fiber | 5g | 0g | 20% |
Folate | 87µg | 146µg | 15% |
Calories | 598kcal | 322kcal | 14% |
Potassium | 558mg | 109mg | 13% |
Protein | 22.21g | 15.86g | 13% |
Iron | 1.74mg | 2.73mg | 12% |
Phosphorus | 335mg | 390mg | 8% |
Calcium | 49mg | 129mg | 8% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.441mg | 0.35mg | 7% |
Carbs | 22.31g | 3.59g | 6% |
Saturated fat | 10.325g | 9.551g | 4% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.176mg | 2% |
Zinc | 2.51mg | 2.3mg | 2% |
Sodium | 17mg | 48mg | 1% |
Starch | 3.56g | 1% | |
Net carbs | 17.31g | 3.59g | N/A |
Sugar | 10.49g | 0.56g | N/A |
Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.075g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.231mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.525mg | 0.687mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.616mg | 0.866mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.546mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.681mg | 1.217mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.265mg | 0.378mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.202mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.782mg | 0.949mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.557mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.12g | 0.07g | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.114g | N/A |
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 |
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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%

114%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%

73%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Yolk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.774g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?

Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
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.