Pesto vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pesto and peanut butter
- Pesto is richer in vitamin K, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and calcium, yet peanut butter is richer in vitamin B3, manganese, copper, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for pesto is 126% higher.
- Peanut butter contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Sauce, pesto, ready-to-serve, refrigerated 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 | +524.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +257.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +205.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +427.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +88.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +184.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +273.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +49.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +25.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2407.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +231.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +443.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin K | 151.1µg | 0.3µg | 126% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.523mg | 13.112mg | 79% |
| Manganese | 0.586mg | 1.665mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.717mg | 0.192mg | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.546g | 12.535g | 40% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.422mg | 38% |
| Magnesium | 47mg | 168mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 306mg | 49mg | 26% |
| Protein | 9.83g | 22.21g | 25% |
| Sodium | 603mg | 17mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.133mg | 0.441mg | 24% |
| Fats | 37.6g | 51.36g | 21% |
| Folate | 16µg | 87µg | 18% |
| Iron | 0.57mg | 1.74mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 7.07g | 10.325g | 15% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 5g | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 7.27mg | 9.1mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.33mg | 2.51mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.7mg | 1.137mg | 11% |
| Choline | 63mg | 11% | |
| Calories | 418kcal | 598kcal | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 273mg | 335mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 77µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 22.155g | 25.941g | 9% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 7% | |
| Carbs | 10.09g | 22.31g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
| Starch | 2.2g | 3.56g | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 2.4g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 425kcal | 269kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 24g | 17g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 4.1 | 3.7 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 8.29g | 17.31g | N/A |
| Potassium | 560mg | 558mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.33g | 10.49g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.398g | 0.075g | 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 | 0g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.268g | 0.027g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.058g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.021g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.783g | 12.215g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.83 g
Fats:
37.6 g
Carbs:
10.09 g
Water:
38.98 g
Other:
3.5 g
Protein:
22.21 g
Fats:
51.36 g
Carbs:
22.31 g
Water:
1.23 g
Other:
2.89 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +3069.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +125.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +121.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.07 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
22.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.546 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 | -31.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +91.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
2.2 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.23 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
5.94 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.15 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 GlucoseGlucose | +76.9% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +61.8% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Maltose
~0g
