Almonds vs Peanuts

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Almonds is generally healthier

Almonds comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 3 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has more fiber (12.5g vs 9g), less sugar (4.4g vs 4.7g), less sodium (1mg vs 18mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Peanuts

567 kcal

More Protein

Peanuts

26g

More Fiber

Almonds

12.5g

Less Sugar

Almonds

4.4g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Almonds
579
Peanuts
567
Proteinper 100g
Almonds
21g
Peanuts
26g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Almonds
22g
Peanuts
16g
Fatper 100g
Almonds
50g
Peanuts
49g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientAlmondsPeanutsDifference
Calories579kcal567kcal+12.0kcal
Protein21g26g-5.0g
Carbohydrates22g16g+6.0g
Fat50g49g+1.0g
Fiber12.5g9g+3.5g
Sugar4.4g4.7g-0.3g
Sodium1mg18mg-17.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:

Almonds

Per 100g:579 calories
Per cup (150g):869 calories
Per serving (85g):492 calories

Peanuts

Per 100g:567 calories
Per cup (150g):851 calories
Per serving (85g):482 calories

Diet Compatibility

Almonds

High-ProteinVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium

Peanuts

High-ProteinVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium

When to Choose Almonds

  • More fiber (12.5g vs 9g)
  • Less sugar (4.4g vs 4.7g)
  • Lower sodium (1mg vs 18mg)

Common Uses

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When to Choose Peanuts

  • Lower in calories (567 vs 579)
  • Higher in protein (26g vs 21g)
  • Lower in carbs (16g vs 22g)

Common Uses

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