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Wheat vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between wheat and peanut butter

  • Wheat is richer in selenium, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, iron, zinc, and copper, yet peanut butter is richer in vitamin B3 and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for wheat is 155% higher.
  • Wheat contains 3 times more vitamin B1 than peanut butter. Wheat contains 0.419mg of vitamin B1, while peanut butter contains 0.15mg.
  • Wheat contains less saturated fat.
  • Peanut butter has a lower glycemic index than wheat .

Food types used in this article are Wheat, durum 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 103% 10% 38% 132% 184% 113% 218% 0.26% 393% 488%
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 IronIron +102.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +31%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +80.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2080.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.5%

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% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 126% 56% 97% 0% 0% 32% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +179.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +102.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.441mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 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 CarbsCarbs +218.8%
Contains more WaterWater +789.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +62.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1979.4%
Contains more OtherOther +62.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 19% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.454 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.978 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 -95.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7441%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1181.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wheat 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 vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Peanut butter DV% diff.
Selenium 89.4µg 4.1µg 155%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.978g 12.535g 77%
Fats 2.47g 51.36g 75%
Monounsaturated fat 0.344g 25.941g 64%
Vitamin E 9.1mg 61%
Manganese 3.012mg 1.665mg 59%
Saturated fat 0.454g 10.325g 45%
Vitamin B3 6.738mg 13.112mg 40%
Phosphorus 508mg 335mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.419mg 0.15mg 22%
Iron 3.52mg 1.74mg 22%
Fiber 5g 20%
Protein 13.68g 22.21g 17%
Carbs 71.13g 22.31g 16%
Copper 0.553mg 0.422mg 15%
Zinc 4.16mg 2.51mg 15%
Calories 339kcal 598kcal 13%
Folate 43µg 87µg 11%
Choline 63mg 11%
Magnesium 144mg 168mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.192mg 5%
Potassium 431mg 558mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.935mg 1.137mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.441mg 2%
Calcium 34mg 49mg 2%
Sodium 2mg 17mg 1%
Starch 3.56g 1%
Net carbs 71.13g 17.31g N/A
Sugar 10.49g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.075g N/A
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.231mg 0%
Threonine 0.366mg 0.525mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.533mg 0.616mg 0%
Leucine 0.934mg 1.546mg 0%
Lysine 0.303mg 0.681mg 0%
Methionine 0.221mg 0.265mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 1.202mg 0%
Valine 0.594mg 0.782mg 0%
Histidine 0.322mg 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
Wheat 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
34%
Wheat
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Wheat
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.871g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.