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Pork vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pork and Peanut butter

  • Pork has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12, however, Peanut butter is richer in Manganese, Vitamin E, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Pork covers your daily Selenium needs 75% more than Peanut butter.
  • Peanut butter contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
Pork
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.7% 37% 33% 24% 65% 105% 8.1% 1.2% 247%
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 SeleniumSelenium +1004.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +157.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.9%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +478.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18400%
~equal in Zinc ~2.51mg

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.
Pork
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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 2% 0.42% 5.8% 39% 219% 74% 94% 42% 107% 88% 0% 3.8% 51%
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 Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +484.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +49%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3037.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +160.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1640%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.441mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
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27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 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 ProteinProtein +23%
Contains more WaterWater +4604.9%
Contains more FatsFats +269%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +224.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
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41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 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 -49.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +319.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +944.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork Peanut butter
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Peanut butter Opinion
Calories 242kcal 598kcal Peanut butter
Protein 27.32g 22.21g Pork
Fats 13.92g 51.36g Peanut butter
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork
Net carbs 0g 17.31g Peanut butter
Carbs 0g 22.31g Peanut butter
Cholesterol 80mg 0mg Peanut butter
Vitamin D 53IU 0IU Pork
Magnesium 28mg 168mg Peanut butter
Calcium 19mg 49mg Peanut butter
Potassium 423mg 558mg Peanut butter
Iron 0.87mg 1.74mg Peanut butter
Sugar 0g 10.49g Pork
Fiber 0g 5g Peanut butter
Copper 0.073mg 0.422mg Peanut butter
Zinc 2.39mg 2.51mg Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g Peanut butter
Phosphorus 246mg 335mg Peanut butter
Sodium 62mg 17mg Peanut butter
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Pork
Vitamin E 0.29mg 9.1mg Peanut butter
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg Pork
Manganese 0.009mg 1.665mg Peanut butter
Selenium 45.3µg 4.1µg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.15mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.192mg Pork
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 13.112mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 1.137mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.441mg Pork
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 0µg Pork
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Peanut butter
Folate 5µg 87µg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.075g Pork
Choline 93.9mg 63mg Pork
Saturated Fat 5.23g 10.325g Pork
Monounsaturated Fat 6.19g 25.941g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 12.535g Peanut butter
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0.231mg Pork
Threonine 1.234mg 0.525mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.26mg 0.616mg Pork
Leucine 2.177mg 1.546mg Pork
Lysine 2.446mg 0.681mg Pork
Methionine 0.712mg 0.265mg Pork
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 1.202mg Peanut butter
Valine 1.473mg 0.782mg Pork
Histidine 1.067mg 0.557mg Pork
Fructose 0.12g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork Peanut butter
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
56%
Pork
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.095g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.