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Spread vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Spread and Peanut butter

  • Spread has more Vitamin K, however, Peanut butter is higher in Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Fiber, Potassium, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Peanut butter covers your daily need of Vitamin E 49% more than Spread.
  • Spread has 44 times more Sodium than Peanut butter. While Spread has 755mg of Sodium, Peanut butter has only 17mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat 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
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 1.1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 98% 0% 0%
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 PotassiumPotassium +4550%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%

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
2
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% 269% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31% 0% 0%
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 KVitamin K +4000%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +435.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
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17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 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 +6471.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +200.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +39.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
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16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.98 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 -78.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +241.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +214.9%

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 Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Peanut butter Opinion
Calories 158kcal 598kcal Peanut butter
Protein 0g 22.21g Peanut butter
Fats 17.1g 51.36g Peanut butter
Net carbs 0g 17.31g Peanut butter
Carbs 0g 22.31g Peanut butter
Magnesium 168mg Peanut butter
Calcium 49mg Peanut butter
Potassium 12mg 558mg Peanut butter
Iron 1.74mg Peanut butter
Sugar 0g 10.49g Spread
Fiber 0g 5g Peanut butter
Copper 0.422mg Peanut butter
Zinc 2.51mg Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g Peanut butter
Phosphorus 0mg 335mg Peanut butter
Sodium 755mg 17mg Peanut butter
Vitamin A 4489IU 0IU Spread
Vitamin E 1.7mg 9.1mg Peanut butter
Manganese 1.665mg Peanut butter
Selenium 4.1µg Peanut butter
Vitamin B1 0.15mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B2 0.192mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B3 13.112mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 1.137mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.441mg Peanut butter
Vitamin K 12.3µg 0.3µg Spread
Folate 87µg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 2.45g 0.075g Peanut butter
Choline 63mg Peanut butter
Saturated Fat 2.22g 10.325g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.6g 25.941g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 3.98g 12.535g Peanut butter
Tryptophan 0.231mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.525mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.616mg Peanut butter
Leucine 1.546mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.681mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.265mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 1.202mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.782mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.557mg Peanut butter
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
Spread 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
26%
Spread
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
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 - 8.105g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 738mg)
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.