Peanut Butter vs. Raw Chicken
Nutrition comparison of Peanut Butter and Raw Chicken
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
peanut butter
versus
raw chicken
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in peanut butter and raw chicken:
- Both raw chicken and peanut butter are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, raw chicken has more dha than peanut butter.
- Peanut butter has signficantly more Vitamin E than raw chicken.
- Peanut butter is a great source of calcium.
- Peanut butter is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Raw chicken has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, peanut butter contains more niacin and folate.
- Raw chicken has signficantly less carbohydrates than peanut butter.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Peanut Butter (Peanut butter, chunk style, with salt) and Raw Chicken (Chicken, ground, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both raw chicken and peanut butter are high in calories. Peanut butter has 312% more calories than raw chicken - raw chicken has 143 calories per 100 grams and peanut butter has 589 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, peanut butter is much lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to raw chicken per calorie. Peanut butter has a macronutrient ratio of 15:14:71 and for raw chicken, 49:0:51 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Peanut Butter | Raw Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 14% | ~ |
| Fat | 71% | 51% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Raw chicken has signficantly less carbohydrates than peanut butter - raw chicken has 0.04g of total carbs per 100 grams and peanut butter has 21.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Peanut butter is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than raw chicken - peanut butter has 8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and raw chicken does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Raw chicken has less sugar than peanut butter - peanut butter has 8.4g of sugar per 100 grams and raw chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both raw chicken and peanut butter are high in protein. Peanut butter has 38% more protein than raw chicken - raw chicken has 17.4g of protein per 100 grams and peanut butter has 24.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Peanut butter is high in saturated fat and raw chicken has 70% less saturated fat than peanut butter - raw chicken has 2.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut butter has 7.6g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both raw chicken and peanut butter are low in trans fat - raw chicken has 0.07g of trans fat per 100 grams and peanut butter does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Peanut butter has less cholesterol than raw chicken - raw chicken has 86mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and peanut butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
Peanut butter has signficantly more Vitamin E than raw chicken - raw chicken has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peanut butter has 6.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Raw chicken and peanut butter contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - raw chicken has 0.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peanut butter has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Raw chicken has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, peanut butter contains more niacin and folate. Both peanut butter and raw chicken contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Peanut Butter | Raw Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.106 MG | 0.109 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.111 MG | 0.241 MG |
| Niacin | 13.696 MG | 5.575 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.118 MG | 1.092 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.418 MG | 0.512 MG |
| Folate | 92 UG | 1 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.56 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Peanut butter is a great source of calcium and it has 650% more calcium than raw chicken - raw chicken has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut butter has 45mg of calcium.
iron
Peanut butter has 132% more iron than raw chicken - raw chicken has 0.82mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut butter has 1.9mg of iron.
potassium
Both raw chicken and peanut butter are high in potassium. Peanut butter has 43% more potassium than raw chicken - raw chicken has 522mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut butter has 745mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, raw chicken has more DHA than peanut butter per 100 grams. Both peanut butter and raw chicken contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Peanut Butter | Raw Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.078 G | 0.071 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.023 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.008 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.078 G | 0.11 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, peanut butter has more linoleic acid than raw chicken per 100 grams.
| Peanut Butter | Raw Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.014 G |
| linoleic acid | 13.854 G | 1.324 G |
| Total | 13.854 G | 1.338 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: Peanut Butter (Peanut butter, chunk style, with salt) and Raw Chicken (Chicken, ground, raw) .
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FAQ
Does raw chicken or peanut butter contain more calories in 100 grams?Both raw chicken and peanut butter are high in calories. Peanut butter has 310% more calories than raw chicken - raw chicken has 143 calories in 100g and peanut butter has 589 calories.
Is raw chicken or peanut butter better for protein?
Both raw chicken and peanut butter are high in protein. Peanut butter has 40% more protein than raw chicken - raw chicken has 17.4g of protein per 100 grams and peanut butter has 24.1g of protein.
Does raw chicken or peanut butter contain more potassium?
Both raw chicken and peanut butter are high in potassium. Peanut butter has 40% more potassium than raw chicken - raw chicken has 522mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut butter has 745mg of potassium.