Pumpkin Seeds vs Peanuts

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Both foods have similar nutritional profiles

Both foods have similar nutritional profiles with each winning in different categories. Your choice should depend on your specific dietary goals and preferences. Pumpkin Seeds has 559 calories while Peanuts has 567 calories per 100g.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Pumpkin Seeds

559 kcal

More Protein

Peanuts

26g

More Fiber

Peanuts

9g

Less Sugar

Pumpkin Seeds

1.1g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Pumpkin Seeds
559
Peanuts
567
Proteinper 100g
Pumpkin Seeds
19g
Peanuts
26g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Pumpkin Seeds
11g
Peanuts
16g
Fatper 100g
Pumpkin Seeds
49g
Peanuts
49g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientPumpkin SeedsPeanutsDifference
Calories559kcal567kcal-8.0kcal
Protein19g26g-7.0g
Carbohydrates11g16g-5.0g
Fat49g49g0.0g
Fiber6.5g9g-2.5g
Sugar1.1g4.7g-3.6g
Sodium18mg18mg0.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

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

Pumpkin Seeds

Per 100g:559 calories
Per cup (150g):839 calories
Per serving (85g):475 calories

Peanuts

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

Diet Compatibility

Pumpkin Seeds

High-ProteinVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium

Peanuts

High-ProteinVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium

When to Choose Pumpkin Seeds

  • Lower in calories (559 vs 567)
  • Lower in carbs (11g vs 16g)
  • Less sugar (1.1g vs 4.7g)
  • Lower sodium (18mg vs 18mg)

Common Uses

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When to Choose Peanuts

  • Higher in protein (26g vs 19g)
  • More fiber (9g vs 6.5g)

Common Uses

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