Cashews vs Peanuts
Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving
Which is Healthier?
Peanuts is generally healthier
Peanuts comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 3 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has more protein (26g vs 18g), more fiber (9g vs 3.3g), less sugar (4.7g vs 5.9g), making it the better choice for most health goals.
Quick Summary
Fewer Calories
Cashews
553 kcal
More Protein
Peanuts
26g
More Fiber
Peanuts
9g
Less Sugar
Peanuts
4.7g
Visual Comparison
Caloriesper 100g
Cashews
553
Peanuts
567
Proteinper 100g
Cashews
18g
Peanuts
26g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Cashews
30g
Peanuts
16g
Fatper 100g
Cashews
44g
Peanuts
49g
Side-by-Side Nutrition Table
Serving Size Comparison
All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:
Cashews
Per 100g:553 calories
Per cup (150g):830 calories
Per serving (85g):470 calories
Peanuts
Per 100g:567 calories
Per cup (150g):851 calories
Per serving (85g):482 calories
Diet Compatibility
Cashews
High-ProteinVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium
Peanuts
High-ProteinVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium
When to Choose Cashews
- ✓Lower in calories (553 vs 567)
- ✓Lower sodium (10mg vs 18mg)
Common Uses
SnackingToppingsTrail mixBaking
When to Choose Peanuts
- ✓Higher in protein (26g vs 18g)
- ✓More fiber (9g vs 3.3g)
- ✓Lower in carbs (16g vs 30g)
- ✓Less sugar (4.7g vs 5.9g)
Common Uses
SnackingToppingsTrail mixBaking