Peanut butter vs Beans
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Peanut butter, smooth, vitamin and mineral fortified is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Peanut butter 591
Beans 237
Protein (g)
Peanut butter 25.7
Beans 3.80
Carbs (g)
Peanut butter 18.8
Beans 55.0
Fat (g)
Peanut butter 50.8
Beans 0.030
Fiber (g)
Peanut butter 5.60
Beans —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Peanut butter, smooth, vitamin and mineral fortified — 25.7g vs 3.80g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, canned, sweetened — 237 vs 591 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Peanut butter, smooth, vitamin and mineral fortified scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Peanut butter | Beans | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 591 kcal | 237 kcal | +149% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 1.47 g | 40.6 g | -96% |
| Protein | 25.7 g | 3.80 g | +577% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 50.8 g | 0.030 g | +169267% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 18.8 g | 55.0 g | -66% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 5.60 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 10.1 g | 0.011 g | +91945% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 24.8 g | 0.003 g | +827633% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.083 mg | 0.101 mg | -18% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.105 mg | 0.056 mg | +87% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 13.4 mg | 0.631 mg | +2019% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 0.378 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 2.23 mg | 0.084 mg | +2555% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 373 ug | 107 ug | +249% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 239 ug | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | 63.3 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1172 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 43.2 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 43.0 mg | 22.0 mg | +95% |
| Iron, Fe | 16.6 mg | 1.13 mg | +1369% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 355 mg | 31.0 mg | +1045% |
| Phosphorus, P | 368 mg | 74.0 mg | +397% |
| Potassium, K | 667 mg | 119 mg | +461% |
| Sodium, Na | 420 mg | 218 mg | +93% |
| Zinc, Zn | 14.4 mg | 1.56 mg | +823% |
| Copper, Cu | 1.64 mg | 0.265 mg | +519% |
| Manganese, Mn | — | 0.504 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | 7.50 ug | 3.20 ug | +134% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2472 kj | 992 kj | +149% |
| Ash | 3.25 g | 0.580 g | +460% |
| Total Sugars | 10.5 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 134 ug | 107 ug | +25% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 540 ug | 107 ug | +405% |
| Betaine | 0.800 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 1172 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 3907 IU | 5.00 IU | +78040% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 36.9 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.600 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.022 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.218 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 5.74 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 2.70 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 23.9 g | 0.003 g | +798067% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.435 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 13.8 g | 0.006 g | +230683% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 13.8 g | 0.006 g | +229383% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.070 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| Phytosterols | 102 mg | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | — | 0.036 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 0.129 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.151 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.319 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 0.286 g | |
| Methionine (EAA) | — | 0.040 g | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.035 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | — | 0.201 g | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.113 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.196 g | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.246 g | |
| Histidine (EAA) | — | 0.100 g | |
| Alanine | — | 0.222 g | |
| Aspartic acid | — | 0.451 g | |
| Glutamic acid | — | 0.593 g | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.145 g | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | — | 0.167 g | |
| Serine | — | 0.187 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine +2555% in Peanut butter, smooth, vitamin and mineral fortified Niacin (Vitamin B3) +2019% in Peanut butter, smooth, vitamin and mineral fortified Iron, Fe +1369% in Peanut butter, smooth, vitamin and mineral fortified Magnesium, Mg +1045% in Peanut butter, smooth, vitamin and mineral fortified
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