Almonds vs Peanuts
Peanuts have more protein (25.8 g against 21.2 g per 100 g) and more B vitamins. Almonds have more fiber, vitamin E (25.6 mg against 8.33 mg) and magnesium, and less saturated fat. Peanuts are legumes, not true nuts.
Where they differ
Per 100 g, the amount in each food. Only differences of at least 25%.
More in almonds
- Fiber12.5 g vs 8.5 g
- Vitamin B782.5 µg vs 34 µg
- Vitamin E25.6 mg vs 8.33 mg
- Vitamin B21.14 mg vs 0.14 mg
- Magnesium270 mg vs 168 mg
More in peanuts
- Vitamin B312.1 mg vs 3.62 mg
- Vitamin B9240 µg vs 44 µg
- Vitamin B10.64 mg vs 0.21 mg
- Vitamin B51.77 mg vs 0.47 mg
- Vitamin B60.35 mg vs 0.14 mg
USDA records compared: Nuts, almonds; Peanuts, all types, raw.
| Per servingPer 100 g | Almondsper 1 oz (28 g) | Peanutsper 1 oz (28 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 164 kcal | 161 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g (12%) | 7.31 g (15%) (higher) |
| Carbohydrates | 6.11 g (2%) (higher) | 4.57 g (2%) |
| Fiber | 3.54 g (13%) (higher) | 2.41 g (9%) |
| Sugars | 1.23 g | 1.34 g (higher) |
| Total fat | 14.2 g (18%) (higher) | 14 g (18%) |
| Saturated fat | 1.08 g (5%) | 1.78 g (9%) (higher) |
| Vitamin B7 | 23.4 µg (78%) (higher) | 9.6 µg (32%) |
| Vitamin E | 7.27 mg (48%) (higher) | 2.36 mg (16%) |
| Copper | 0.29 mg (32%) | 0.32 mg (36%) (higher) |
| Manganese | 0.62 mg (27%) (higher) | 0.55 mg (24%) |
| Molybdenum | 11.2 µg (25%) | No data |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.32 mg (25%) (higher) | 0.04 mg (3%) |
| Calories | 579 kcal | 567 kcal |
| Protein | 21.2 g (42%) | 25.8 g (52%) (higher) |
| Carbohydrates | 21.6 g (8%) (higher) | 16.1 g (6%) |
| Fiber | 12.5 g (45%) (higher) | 8.5 g (30%) |
| Sugars | 4.35 g | 4.72 g (higher) |
| Total fat | 49.9 g (64%) (higher) | 49.2 g (63%) |
| Saturated fat | 3.8 g (19%) | 6.28 g (31%) (higher) |
| Vitamin B7 | 82.5 µg (275%) (higher) | 34 µg (113%) |
| Vitamin E | 25.6 mg (171%) (higher) | 8.33 mg (56%) |
| Copper | 1.03 mg (115%) | 1.14 mg (127%) (higher) |
| Manganese | 2.18 mg (95%) (higher) | 1.93 mg (84%) |
| Molybdenum | 39.5 µg (88%) | No data |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.14 mg (88%) (higher) | 0.14 mg (10%) |
| Energy | 687 kJ / 164 kcal | 673 kJ / 161 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g (12%) | 7.31 g (15%) (higher) |
| Carbohydrates | 6.11 g (2%) (higher) | 4.57 g (2%) |
| Fiber | 3.54 g (higher) | 2.41 g |
| Sugars | 1.23 g (1%) | 1.34 g (1%) (higher) |
| Total fat | 14.2 g (20%) (higher) | 14 g (20%) |
| Saturated fat | 1.08 g (5%) | 1.78 g (9%) (higher) |
| Vitamin E | 7.27 mg (61%) (higher) | 2.36 mg (20%) |
| Vitamin B7 | 23.4 µg (47%) (higher) | 9.6 µg (19%) |
| Vitamin B9 | 12.5 µg (6%) | 68 µg (34%) (higher) |
| Copper | 0.29 mg (29%) | 0.32 mg (32%) (higher) |
| Manganese | 0.62 mg (31%) (higher) | 0.55 mg (27%) |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.32 mg (23%) (higher) | 0.04 mg (3%) |
| Energy | 2,423 kJ / 579 kcal | 2,372 kJ / 567 kcal |
| Protein | 21.2 g (42%) | 25.8 g (52%) (higher) |
| Carbohydrates | 21.6 g (8%) (higher) | 16.1 g (6%) |
| Fiber | 12.5 g (higher) | 8.5 g |
| Sugars | 4.35 g (5%) | 4.72 g (5%) (higher) |
| Total fat | 49.9 g (71%) (higher) | 49.2 g (70%) |
| Saturated fat | 3.8 g (19%) | 6.28 g (31%) (higher) |
| Vitamin E | 25.6 mg (214%) (higher) | 8.33 mg (69%) |
| Vitamin B7 | 82.5 µg (165%) (higher) | 34 µg (68%) |
| Vitamin B9 | 44 µg (22%) | 240 µg (120%) (higher) |
| Copper | 1.03 mg (103%) | 1.14 mg (114%) (higher) |
| Manganese | 2.18 mg (109%) (higher) | 1.93 mg (97%) |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.14 mg (81%) (higher) | 0.14 mg (10%) |
● = higher amount. Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC 170567, 172430).