Pecan vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pecan and peanut butter
- Pecan has more manganese, copper, vitamin B1, fiber, and zinc; however, peanut butter is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin E, vitamin B6, and folate.
- Pecan covers your daily manganese needs 123% more than peanut butter.
- Peanut butter has 4 times less vitamin B1 than pecan. Pecan has 0.66mg of vitamin B1, while peanut butter has 0.15mg.
- Pecan contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, pecans and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +42.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +45.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +184.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +80.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +170.3% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +340% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1066.7% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +550% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1023.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +110% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +295.5% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +55.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Manganese | 4.5mg | 1.665mg | 123% |
Copper | 1.2mg | 0.422mg | 86% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.167mg | 13.112mg | 75% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 21.614g | 12.535g | 61% |
Vitamin E | 1.4mg | 9.1mg | 51% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.66mg | 0.15mg | 43% |
Monounsaturated fat | 40.801g | 25.941g | 37% |
Fats | 71.97g | 51.36g | 32% |
Protein | 9.17g | 22.21g | 26% |
Saturated fat | 6.18g | 10.325g | 19% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 0.441mg | 18% |
Fiber | 9.6g | 5g | 18% |
Zinc | 4.53mg | 2.51mg | 18% |
Folate | 22µg | 87µg | 16% |
Magnesium | 121mg | 168mg | 11% |
Iron | 2.53mg | 1.74mg | 10% |
Phosphorus | 277mg | 335mg | 8% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.192mg | 5% |
Calories | 691kcal | 598kcal | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.863mg | 1.137mg | 5% |
Potassium | 410mg | 558mg | 4% |
Choline | 40.5mg | 63mg | 4% |
Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 0.3µg | 3% |
Carbs | 13.86g | 22.31g | 3% |
Calcium | 70mg | 49mg | 2% |
Selenium | 3.8µg | 4.1µg | 1% |
Sodium | 0mg | 17mg | 1% |
Starch | 0.46g | 3.56g | 1% |
Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 4.26g | 17.31g | N/A |
Sugar | 3.97g | 10.49g | N/A |
Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.075g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.093mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.336mg | 0.616mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.598mg | 1.546mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.287mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.426mg | 1.202mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.411mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.262mg | 0.557mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.04g | 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 | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.215g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.17 g
Fats:
71.97 g
Carbs:
13.86 g
Water:
3.52 g
Other:
1.48 g
Protein:
22.21 g
Fats:
51.36 g
Carbs:
22.31 g
Water:
1.23 g
Other:
2.89 g
Contains more FatsFats | +40.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +186.2% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +142.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +61% |
Contains more OtherOther | +95.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
21.614 g
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 | -40.1% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +57.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +72.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.46 g
Sucrose:
3.9 g
Glucose:
0.04 g
Fructose:
0.04 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 | +673.9% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +162.8% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +225% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +200% |
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