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Spread vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between spread and peanut butter

  • Spread has more vitamin B12, while peanut butter has more manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin E, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, and vitamin B6.
  • Peanut butter's daily need coverage for manganese is 71% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in peanut butter is lower.
  • Spread has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of spread is 0, while the glycemic index of peanut butter is 14.

The food types used in this comparison are Sandwich spread, pork, beef 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.
Spread
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.6% 9.7% 30% 43% 28% 25% 132% 3.4% 53%
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 +136.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2000%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +308.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +407.3%
Contains more IronIron +120.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +224.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +467.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6303.8%

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.
Spread
5
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% 8.7% 35% 9% 43% 31% 32% 26% 28% 140% 4% 1.5% 34%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +423%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +657.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +164.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +267.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +4250%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Choline ~63mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
1
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 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 WaterWater +4800.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +189.9%
Contains more FatsFats +196.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +86.9%
~equal in Other ~2.89g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
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37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.977 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.565 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 -42.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +242%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +388.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spread 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 Spread Peanut butter DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 1.73mg 13.112mg 71%
Manganese 0.026mg 1.665mg 71%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.565g 12.535g 66%
Fats 17.34g 51.36g 52%
Vitamin E 1.74mg 9.1mg 49%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg 47%
Monounsaturated fat 7.584g 25.941g 46%
Sodium 1013mg 17mg 43%
Phosphorus 59mg 335mg 39%
Magnesium 8mg 168mg 38%
Copper 0.13mg 0.422mg 32%
Protein 7.66g 22.21g 29%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.441mg 25%
Folate 2µg 87µg 21%
Saturated fat 5.977g 10.325g 20%
Fiber 0.2g 5g 19%
Calories 235kcal 598kcal 18%
Zinc 1.02mg 2.51mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 1.137mg 14%
Potassium 110mg 558mg 13%
Cholesterol 38mg 0mg 13%
Iron 0.79mg 1.74mg 12%
Selenium 9.7µg 4.1µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.192mg 4%
Calcium 12mg 49mg 4%
Carbs 11.94g 22.31g 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin A 26µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.15mg 2%
Starch 3.56g 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.3µg 1%
Net carbs 11.74g 17.31g N/A
Sugar 0g 10.49g N/A
Trans fat 0.075g N/A
Choline 62.3mg 63mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.231mg 0%
Threonine 0.334mg 0.525mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0.616mg 0%
Leucine 0.6mg 1.546mg 0%
Lysine 0.663mg 0.681mg 0%
Methionine 0.196mg 0.265mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.301mg 1.202mg 0%
Valine 0.356mg 0.782mg 0%
Histidine 0.279mg 0.557mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread Peanut butter
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
30%
Spread
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Spread
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.348g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 996mg)
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.