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White chocolate vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between white chocolate and peanut butter

  • White chocolate is higher in vitamin B12, yet peanut butter is higher in vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin E, copper, magnesium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and folate.
  • Peanut butter covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 77% more than white chocolate.
  • The amount of saturated fat in peanut butter is lower.
  • The glycemic index of peanut butter is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, white chocolate 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 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
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 CalciumCalcium +306.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95.1%
Contains more IronIron +625%
Contains more CopperCopper +603.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +239.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20712.5%
~equal in Selenium ~4.1µg

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 1.7% 3% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2933.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +847.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1660%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +87%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +687.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1142.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +113.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 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 +165.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +278.4%
Contains more FatsFats +60%
Contains more OtherOther +92.7%
~equal in Water ~1.23g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 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 -46.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +185.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1137.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
White chocolate Peanut butter
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White chocolate Peanut butter DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 13.112mg 77%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.013g 12.535g 77%
Manganese 0.008mg 1.665mg 72%
Vitamin E 0.96mg 9.1mg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 9.097g 25.941g 42%
Saturated fat 19.412g 10.325g 41%
Copper 0.06mg 0.422mg 40%
Magnesium 12mg 168mg 37%
Protein 5.87g 22.21g 33%
Fats 32.09g 51.36g 30%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.441mg 30%
Phosphorus 176mg 335mg 23%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg 23%
Folate 7µg 87µg 20%
Fiber 0.2g 5g 19%
Iron 0.24mg 1.74mg 19%
Zinc 0.74mg 2.51mg 16%
Calcium 199mg 49mg 15%
Carbs 59.24g 22.31g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.608mg 1.137mg 11%
Potassium 286mg 558mg 8%
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin K 9.1µg 0.3µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.15mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.282mg 0.192mg 7%
Choline 29.5mg 63mg 6%
Calories 539kcal 598kcal 3%
Sodium 90mg 17mg 3%
Selenium 4.5µg 4.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg 1%
Starch 3.56g 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 59.04g 17.31g N/A
Sugar 59g 10.49g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.075g N/A
Tryptophan 0.231mg 0%
Threonine 0.525mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.616mg 0%
Leucine 1.546mg 0%
Lysine 0.681mg 0%
Methionine 0.265mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.202mg 0%
Valine 0.782mg 0%
Histidine 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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is better in case of low diet
White chocolate 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
22%
White chocolate
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
White chocolate
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
White chocolate
White chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.087g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.