Peanut Butter vs. Simple Syrup
Nutrition comparison of Peanut Butter and Simple Syrup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
peanut butter
versus
simple syrup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in peanut butter and simple syrup:
- Both simple syrup and peanut butter are high in calories.
- Peanut butter has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Peanut butter has signficantly more Vitamin E than simple syrup.
- Peanut butter is a great source of calcium.
- Peanut butter is an excellent source of dietary fiber, potassium and protein.
- Simple syrup is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Peanut Butter (Peanut butter, chunk style, with salt) and Simple Syrup (Syrup, Cane) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both simple syrup and peanut butter are high in calories. Peanut butter has 119% more calories than simple syrup - simple syrup has 269 calories per 100 grams and peanut butter has 589 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, peanut butter is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to simple syrup per calorie. Peanut butter has a macronutrient ratio of 15:14:71 and for simple syrup, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Peanut Butter | Simple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 14% | 100% |
| Fat | 71% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Simple syrup is high in carbohydrates and peanut butter has 71% less carbohydrates than simple syrup - simple syrup has 73.1g 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 simple syrup comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Peanut butter is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than simple syrup - peanut butter has 8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and simple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Simple syrup is high in sugar and peanut butter has 89% less sugar than simple syrup - simple syrup has 73.2g of sugar per 100 grams and peanut butter has 8.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Peanut butter is an excellent source of protein and it has more protein than simple syrup - peanut butter has 24.1g of protein per 100 grams and simple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Peanut butter is high in saturated fat and simple syrup has less saturated fat than peanut butter - peanut butter has 7.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and simple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
Peanut butter has signficantly more Vitamin E than simple syrup - peanut butter has 6.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and simple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Peanut butter and simple syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - peanut butter has 0.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and simple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Peanut butter has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both peanut butter and simple syrup contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Peanut Butter | Simple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.106 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.111 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Niacin | 13.696 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.118 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.418 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 92 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Peanut butter is a great source of calcium and it has 246% more calcium than simple syrup - simple syrup has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut butter has 45mg of calcium.
iron
Simple syrup is an excellent source of iron and it has 89% more iron than peanut butter - simple syrup has 3.6mg 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 10 times more potassium than simple syrup - simple syrup has 63mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut butter has 745mg of potassium.
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 Simple Syrup (Syrup, Cane) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does simple syrup or peanut butter contain more calories in 100 grams?Both simple syrup and peanut butter are high in calories. Peanut butter has 120% more calories than simple syrup - simple syrup has 269 calories in 100g and peanut butter has 589 calories.
Does simple syrup or peanut butter have more carbohydrates?
By weight, simple syrup is high in carbohydrates and peanut butter has 70% fewer carbohydrates than simple syrup - simple syrup has 73.1g of carbs for 100g and peanut butter has 21.6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in peanut butter are made of 40% sugar, 40% dietary fiber and 20% starch, whereas the carbs in simple syrup comprise of 100% sugar.
Does simple syrup or peanut butter contain more iron?
Simple syrup is an abundant source of iron and it has 90% more iron than peanut butter - simple syrup has 3.6mg of iron in 100 grams and peanut butter has 1.9mg of iron.
Does simple syrup or peanut butter contain more potassium?
Peanut butter is a rich source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than simple syrup - simple syrup has 63mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut butter has 745mg of potassium.