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Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt and peanut butter different?

  • Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt is richer in fiber, selenium, vitamin B3, and manganese, while peanut butter is higher in vitamin E.
  • Peanut butter covers your daily need for vitamin E, 28% more than peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt.
  • Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt contains 24 times more sodium than peanut butter. Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt contains 410mg of sodium, while peanut butter contains 17mg.

Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 127% 17% 56% 59% 143% 76% 156% 53% 233% 51%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +126.8%
Contains more IronIron +10.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~168mg
~equal in Copper ~0.422mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.51mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~335mg
~equal in Manganese ~1.665mg

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% 99% 0% 38% 45% 269% 61% 108% 0% 0% 73% 35%
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%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.15mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.192mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~13.112mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.441mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~63mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 50% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 49.66 g
Carbs: 21.26 g
Water: 1.81 g
Other: 2.92 g
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more WaterWater +47.2%
~equal in Protein ~22.21g
~equal in Fats ~51.36g
~equal in Carbs ~22.31g
~equal in Other ~2.89g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 60% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 26.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.773 g
21% 53% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~25.941g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 53%
Starch: 4.39 g
Sucrose: 4.9 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more StarchStarch +23.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +109.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~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.
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt Peanut butter
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt Peanut butter DV% diff.
Vitamin E 4.93mg 9.1mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.773g 12.535g 18%
Sodium 410mg 17mg 17%
Fiber 8.4g 5g 14%
Saturated fat 7.723g 10.325g 12%
Selenium 9.3µg 4.1µg 9%
Vitamin B3 14.355mg 13.112mg 8%
Manganese 1.786mg 1.665mg 5%
Protein 24.35g 22.21g 4%
Phosphorus 363mg 335mg 4%
Vitamin B5 1.011mg 1.137mg 3%
Folate 97µg 87µg 3%
Fats 49.66g 51.36g 3%
Zinc 2.77mg 2.51mg 2%
Iron 1.58mg 1.74mg 2%
Potassium 634mg 558mg 2%
Magnesium 178mg 168mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.466mg 0.441mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 26.181g 25.941g 1%
Calories 587kcal 598kcal 1%
Calcium 58mg 49mg 1%
Copper 0.428mg 0.422mg 1%
Carbs 21.26g 22.31g 0%
Net carbs 12.86g 17.31g N/A
Sugar 4.9g 10.49g N/A
Starch 4.39g 3.56g 0%
Vitamin B1 0.152mg 0.15mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.192mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.027g 0.075g N/A
Choline 64.6mg 63mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.231mg 0%
Threonine 0.811mg 0.525mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.833mg 0.616mg 0%
Leucine 1.535mg 1.546mg 0%
Lysine 0.85mg 0.681mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.265mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.227mg 1.202mg 0%
Valine 0.993mg 0.782mg 0%
Histidine 0.599mg 0.557mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.025g 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.011g 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.694g 12.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt Peanut butter
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
56%
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.59g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.602g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 393mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174262/nutrients
  2. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.