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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 of 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% 3.9% 66% 6% 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 Opinion
Calories 680kcal 598kcal Mayonnaise
Protein 0.96g 22.21g Peanut butter
Fats 74.85g 51.36g Mayonnaise
Net carbs 0.57g 17.31g Peanut butter
Carbs 0.57g 22.31g Peanut butter
Cholesterol 42mg 0mg Peanut butter
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Mayonnaise
Magnesium 1mg 168mg Peanut butter
Calcium 8mg 49mg Peanut butter
Potassium 20mg 558mg Peanut butter
Iron 0.21mg 1.74mg Peanut butter
Sugar 0.57g 10.49g Mayonnaise
Fiber 0g 5g Peanut butter
Copper 0.019mg 0.422mg Peanut butter
Zinc 0.15mg 2.51mg Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g Peanut butter
Phosphorus 21mg 335mg Peanut butter
Sodium 635mg 17mg Peanut butter
Vitamin A 65IU 0IU Mayonnaise
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin E 3.28mg 9.1mg Peanut butter
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Mayonnaise
Manganese 0.007mg 1.665mg Peanut butter
Selenium 2.3µg 4.1µg Peanut butter
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.15mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.192mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B3 0mg 13.112mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 1.137mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.008mg 0.441mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin K 163µg 0.3µg Mayonnaise
Folate 5µg 87µg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.187g 0.075g Peanut butter
Choline 34.2mg 63mg Peanut butter
Saturated Fat 11.703g 10.325g Peanut butter
Monounsaturated Fat 16.843g 25.941g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 44.69g 12.535g Mayonnaise
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.231mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.055mg 0.525mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.616mg Peanut butter
Leucine 0.095mg 1.546mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.072mg 0.681mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.035mg 0.265mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 0.057mg 1.202mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.074mg 0.782mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.026mg 0.557mg Peanut butter
Fructose 0.05g 0.12g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g 0.027g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0.01g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g 0.001g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g 0.008g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g 12.215g Mayonnaise

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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