Almonds vs Peanuts
Per 100 g, almonds has 579 kcal, 21 g protein, 22 g carbohydrate and 50 g fat; peanuts has 588 kcal, 23 g protein, 27 g carbohydrate and 43 g fat. Almonds and peanuts have about the same calories per 100 g (579 vs 588 kcal).
Per 100 g, side by side
| Nutrient | Almonds | Peanuts | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 579 kcal | 588 kcal | −9 kcal |
| Protein | 21 g | 23 g | −2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 22 g | 27 g | −4.9 g |
| Fat | 50 g | 43 g | +6.6 g |
| Fiber | 13 g | 8 g | +4.5 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 1 mg | — |
Difference is Almonds minus Peanuts. Full names: Nuts, almonds · Peanuts, raw.
Per serving
| Food · serving | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almonds · 1 cup, whole, 143 g | 828 | 30 g | 31 g | 71 g |
| Peanuts · 100 g | 588 | 23 g | 27 g | 43 g |
Where the calories come from
Almonds · 14% protein · 14% carbohydrate · 72% fat
Peanuts · 16% protein · 18% carbohydrate · 66% fat
The differences, in numbers
- Almonds and peanuts have about the same calories per 100 g (579 vs 588 kcal).
- Peanuts has 9% more protein per 100 g than almonds (23 g vs 21 g). Per calorie, almonds gives 3.7 g of protein per 100 kcal and peanuts gives 3.9 g.
- Peanuts has 23% more carbohydrate per 100 g than almonds (27 g vs 22 g).
- Almonds has 15% more fat per 100 g than peanuts (50 g vs 43 g).
- Almonds has 56% more fiber per 100 g than peanuts (13 g vs 8 g).
One serving of each on the day view
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Frequently asked questions
Which has more calories, almonds or peanuts?
Almonds and peanuts have about the same calories per 100 g (579 vs 588 kcal).
Which has more protein, almonds or peanuts?
Peanuts has 9% more protein per 100 g than almonds (23 g vs 21 g). Per calorie, almonds gives 3.7 g of protein per 100 kcal and peanuts gives 3.9 g.
What are the macros of almonds vs peanuts?
Almonds: 14% protein, 14% carbohydrate, 72% fat by energy. Peanuts: 16% protein, 18% carbohydrate, 66% fat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC IDs 170567 (Nuts & seeds) and 2515376 (Legumes), as indexed by Kaunto. Per-serving figures are scaled from the 100 g values and rounded. More on how food databases work.