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Mayonnaise vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mayonnaise and peanut butter

  • Mayonnaise has more vitamin K; however, peanut butter is higher in vitamin B3, manganese, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, vitamin E, vitamin B6, and zinc.
  • Mayonnaise covers your daily need for vitamin K, 136% more than peanut butter.
  • Mayonnaise has 37 times more sodium than peanut butter. While mayonnaise has 635mg of sodium, peanut butter has only 17mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 2.4% 1.8% 7.9% 6.3% 4.1% 9% 83% 0.91% 13%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +16700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +512.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2690%
Contains more IronIron +728.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +2121.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1573.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1495.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23685.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +78.3%

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% 5.3% 66% 3% 2.5% 4.4% 0% 10% 1.8% 15% 408% 3.8% 19%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +54233.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +177.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +910.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +561%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5412.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1640%
Contains more CholineCholine +84.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 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 FatsFats +45.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1660.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2213.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3814%
Contains more OtherOther +46.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 23% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.703 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 44.69 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +256.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +54%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
84% 7% 9%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.05 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 +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2035.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +225%
Contains more FructoseFructose +140%
~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.
Mayonnaise Peanut butter
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mayonnaise Peanut butter DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 44.69g 12.535g 214%
Vitamin K 163µg 0.3µg 136%
Vitamin B3 0mg 13.112mg 82%
Manganese 0.007mg 1.665mg 72%
Phosphorus 21mg 335mg 45%
Copper 0.019mg 0.422mg 45%
Protein 0.96g 22.21g 43%
Magnesium 1mg 168mg 40%
Vitamin E 3.28mg 9.1mg 39%
Fats 74.85g 51.36g 36%
Vitamin B6 0.008mg 0.441mg 33%
Sodium 635mg 17mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 16.843g 25.941g 23%
Zinc 0.15mg 2.51mg 21%
Folate 5µg 87µg 21%
Fiber 0g 5g 20%
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 1.137mg 19%
Iron 0.21mg 1.74mg 19%
Potassium 20mg 558mg 16%
Cholesterol 42mg 0mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.192mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.15mg 12%
Carbs 0.57g 22.31g 7%
Saturated fat 11.703g 10.325g 6%
Choline 34.2mg 63mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg 5%
Calories 680kcal 598kcal 4%
Calcium 8mg 49mg 4%
Selenium 2.3µg 4.1µg 3%
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Starch 3.56g 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 0.57g 17.31g N/A
Sugar 0.57g 10.49g N/A
Trans fat 0.187g 0.075g N/A
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.231mg 0%
Threonine 0.055mg 0.525mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.616mg 0%
Leucine 0.095mg 1.546mg 0%
Lysine 0.072mg 0.681mg 0%
Methionine 0.035mg 0.265mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.057mg 1.202mg 0%
Valine 0.074mg 0.782mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0.557mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g 12.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mayonnaise 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
41%
Mayonnaise
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Mayonnaise
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 618mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.378g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.92g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $2.2)

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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/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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