USDA-derived comparison

Peanut Butter vs Sunflower Seeds

Peanut Butter leads for Vitamin B3; Sunflower Seeds answers with Magnesium, Phosphorus and Vitamin B1.

Who each is for: Choose peanut Butter for vitamin B3. Choose sunflower Seeds for magnesium and phosphorus.

Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.

Peanut Butter

Typical serving: 1 tbsp (16g)

27/100

More vitamin B3
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Sunflower Seeds

Typical serving: a handful (28g)

48/100

More magnesiumMore phosphorusMore vitamin B1More folate
Full Sunflower Seeds page

Side by side, per 100g

The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.

NutrientPeanut ButterSunflower Seeds
Calories588 kcal584 kcal
Protein25 g21 g
Carbs20 g20 g
Fat50 g52 g
Fiber6 g9 g
Sat fat10 g4 g
Sodium426 mg9 mg
Potassium649 mg645 mg
Calcium49 mg78 mg
Iron1.9 mg5.3 mg
Magnesium168 mg325 mg
Zinc2.9 mg5 mg
Vitamin C0 mg1 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Folate87 µg227 µg

Servings differ: 1 tbsp of peanut butter is about 16g, a handful of sunflower seeds about 28g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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