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Potato vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Potato and Peanut butter

  • Potato has less Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Folate.
  • Peanut butter's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 73% more.
  • Potato is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt 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 less Sodium -41.2%
Contains more Calcium +226.7%
Contains more Iron +61.1%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +378.6%
Contains more Zinc +597.2%
Contains more Copper +257.6%
Contains more Manganese +660.3%
Contains more Selenium +925%
Equal in Potassium - 558
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 66% 120% 144% 50% 3% 69% 141% 218% 23%
Contains less Sodium -41.2%
Contains more Calcium +226.7%
Contains more Iron +61.1%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +378.6%
Contains more Zinc +597.2%
Contains more Copper +257.6%
Contains more Manganese +660.3%
Contains more Selenium +925%
Equal in Potassium - 558

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.
Potato
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +22650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +829.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +202.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.8%
Contains more Folate +210.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 182% 0% 0% 38% 45% 246% 69% 102% 66% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +22650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +829.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +202.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.8%
Contains more Folate +210.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +5988.6%
Contains more Protein +788.4%
Contains more Fats +39407.7%
Contains more Other +117.3%
Equal in Carbs - 22.31
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 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 Water +5988.6%
Contains more Protein +788.4%
Contains more Fats +39407.7%
Contains more Other +117.3%
Equal in Carbs - 22.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +864600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21891.2%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.535 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +864600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21891.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +385.1%
Contains more Glucose +238.5%
Contains more Fructose +183.3%
Contains more Sucrose +2462.5%
94% 2% 2% 2%
Starch: 17.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.44 g
Fructose: 0.34 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 Starch +385.1%
Contains more Glucose +238.5%
Contains more Fructose +183.3%
Contains more Sucrose +2462.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Peanut butter Opinion
Net carbs 18.95g 17.31g Potato
Protein 2.5g 22.21g Peanut butter
Fats 0.13g 51.36g Peanut butter
Carbs 21.15g 22.31g Peanut butter
Calories 93kcal 598kcal Peanut butter
Starch 17.27g 3.56g Potato
Fructose 0.34g 0.12g Potato
Sugar 1.18g 10.49g Potato
Fiber 2.2g 5g Peanut butter
Calcium 15mg 49mg Peanut butter
Iron 1.08mg 1.74mg Peanut butter
Magnesium 28mg 168mg Peanut butter
Phosphorus 70mg 335mg Peanut butter
Potassium 535mg 558mg Peanut butter
Sodium 10mg 17mg Potato
Zinc 0.36mg 2.51mg Peanut butter
Copper 0.118mg 0.422mg Peanut butter
Manganese 0.219mg 1.665mg Peanut butter
Selenium 0.4µg 4.1µg Peanut butter
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Potato
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Potato
Vitamin E 0.04mg 9.1mg Peanut butter
Vitamin C 9.6mg 0mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.15mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.192mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B3 1.41mg 13.112mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 0.376mg 1.137mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.441mg Peanut butter
Folate 28µg 87µg Peanut butter
Vitamin K 2µg 0.3µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.231mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.081mg 0.525mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0.616mg Peanut butter
Leucine 0.119mg 1.546mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.13mg 0.681mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.038mg 0.265mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 1.202mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.125mg 0.782mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.042mg 0.557mg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0g 0.075g Potato
Saturated Fat 0.034g 10.325g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 25.941g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 12.535g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato Peanut butter
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
17%
Potato
62%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Potato
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.291g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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.

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