Almonds vs peanuts
Side-by-side nutrition comparison per 100g serving: Nuts, almonds and Peanuts, all types, raw.
Macronutrient Comparison
Calories
Nuts, almonds:
579.0kcal
Peanuts, all types, raw:
567.0kcal
Protein
Nuts, almonds:
21.2g
Peanuts, all types, raw:
25.8g
Carbs
Nuts, almonds:
21.6g
Peanuts, all types, raw:
16.1g
Fat
Nuts, almonds:
49.9g
Peanuts, all types, raw:
49.2g
Values are per 100g serving. Longer bars indicate higher amounts.
Better for Weight Loss
Peanuts, all types, raw has fewer calories (567 vs 579 kcal)
Better for Muscle Building
Peanuts, all types, raw has more protein (25.8g vs 21.2g)
Better for Low-Carb Diets
Peanuts, all types, raw has fewer carbs (16.1g vs 21.6g)
Better for Digestion
Nuts, almonds has more fiber (12.5g vs 8.5g)
Detailed Nutrition Comparison
| Nutrient | Nuts, almonds | Peanuts, all types, raw |
|---|---|---|
| Macronutrients | ||
| Calories | 579 | 567 |
| Protein | 21.2g | 25.8g |
| Carbohydrates | 21.6g | 16.1g |
| Fat | 49.9g | 49.2g |
| Fiber | 12.5g | 8.5g |
| Sugar | — | — |
| Sodium | 1mg | 18mg |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | — | — |
| Vitamin C | — | — |
| Vitamin D | — | — |
| Vitamin B12 | — | — |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 269mg | 92mg |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 4.6mg |
| Magnesium | 270mg | 168mg |
| Potassium | 733mg | 705mg |
| Zinc | 3.1mg | 3.3mg |
Green-highlighted values indicate the better option for that nutrient. For calories, carbs, fat, sugar, and sodium, lower is highlighted. For protein, fiber, and micronutrients, higher is highlighted. Both foods' values are from USDA FoodData Central (FDC IDs on each food's page).