Boiled Egg vs. Peanut Butter
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Boiled Egg and Peanut Butter
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
boiled egg
versus
peanut butter
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in boiled egg and peanut butter:
- Both boiled egg and peanut butter are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Boiled egg has 18.2 times less carbohydrates than peanut butter.
- Boiled egg has 6.5 times less sugar than peanut butter.
- Boiled egg has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, peanut butter contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and Vitamin D.
- Peanut butter has signficantly more Vitamin E than boiled egg.
- Peanut butter is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Peanut Butter (Peanut butter, chunk style, with salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both boiled egg and peanut butter are high in calories. Peanut butter has 280% more calories than boiled egg - boiled egg has 155 calories per 100 grams and peanut butter has 589 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, boiled egg is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to peanut butter per calorie. Boiled egg has a macronutrient ratio of 34:3:64 and for peanut butter, 15:14:71 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Boiled Egg | Peanut Butter | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 34% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 14% |
| Fat | 64% | 71% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Boiled egg has 18.2 times less carbohydrates than peanut butter - boiled egg has 1.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and peanut butter has 21.6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in peanut butter are made of 39% sugar, 37% dietary fiber and 23% starch, whereas the carbs in boiled egg comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Peanut butter is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than boiled egg - peanut butter has 8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Boiled egg has 6.5 times less sugar than peanut butter - boiled egg has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and peanut butter has 8.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both boiled egg and peanut butter are high in protein. Peanut butter has 91% more protein than boiled egg - boiled egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and peanut butter has 24.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Peanut butter is high in saturated fat and boiled egg has 57% less saturated fat than peanut butter - boiled egg has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut butter has 7.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Boiled egg is high in cholesterol and peanut butter has less cholesterol than boiled egg - boiled egg has 373mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and peanut butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than peanut butter - boiled egg has 149ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peanut butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than peanut butter - boiled egg has 87iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and peanut butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Peanut butter has signficantly more Vitamin E than boiled egg - boiled egg has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peanut butter has 6.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Boiled egg and peanut butter contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - boiled egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peanut butter has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Boiled egg has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, peanut butter contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both boiled egg and peanut butter contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Boiled Egg | Peanut Butter | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | 0.106 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.513 MG | 0.111 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 13.696 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.398 MG | 1.118 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121 MG | 0.418 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 92 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both boiled egg and peanut butter are high in calcium. Boiled egg has 11% more calcium than peanut butter - boiled egg has 50mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut butter has 45mg of calcium.
iron
Peanut butter has 60% more iron than boiled egg - boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut butter has 1.9mg of iron.
potassium
Peanut butter is an excellent source of potassium and it has 491% more potassium than boiled egg - boiled egg has 126mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut butter has 745mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, peanut butter has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than boiled egg per 100 grams, however, boiled egg contains more dha than peanut butter per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Peanut Butter | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.078 G |
| DHA | 0.038 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.078 G | 0.078 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, peanut butter has more linoleic acid than boiled egg per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Peanut Butter | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.188 G | 13.854 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.64 G |
| Total | 1.188 G | 14.494 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Peanut Butter (Peanut butter, chunk style, with salt) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does boiled egg or peanut butter contain more calories in 100 grams?Both boiled egg and peanut butter are high in calories. Peanut butter has 280% more calories than boiled egg - boiled egg has 155 calories in 100g and peanut butter has 589 calories.
Is boiled egg or peanut butter better for protein?
Both boiled egg and peanut butter are high in protein. Peanut butter has 90% more protein than boiled egg - boiled egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and peanut butter has 24.1g of protein.
Does boiled egg or peanut butter contain more calcium?
Both boiled egg and peanut butter are high in calcium. Boiled egg has 10% more calcium than peanut butter - boiled egg has 50mg of calcium in 100 grams and peanut butter has 45mg of calcium.
Does boiled egg or peanut butter contain more potassium?
Peanut butter is a rich source of potassium and it has 490% more potassium than boiled egg - boiled egg has 126mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut butter has 745mg of potassium.