Canned Tuna vs. Peanuts
Nutrition comparison of Canned Tuna and Peanuts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
canned tuna
versus
peanuts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in canned tuna and peanuts:
- Both canned tuna and peanuts are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Canned tuna has signficantly less carbohydrates than peanut.
- Peanut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, canned tuna contains more Vitamin B12.
- Peanut has signficantly more Vitamin E than canned tuna.
- Peanut is a great source of calcium.
- Peanut is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both canned tuna and peanuts are high in calories. Peanut has 359% more calories than canned tuna - canned tuna has 128 calories per 100 grams and peanut has 587 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, canned tuna is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to peanuts per calorie. Canned tuna has a macronutrient ratio of 78:0:22 and for peanuts, 16:14:71 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Canned Tuna | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 78% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 14% |
| Fat | 22% | 71% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Canned tuna has signficantly less carbohydrates than peanut - peanut has 21.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Peanut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than canned tuna - peanut has 8.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Canned tuna has less sugar than peanut - peanut has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both canned tuna and peanuts are high in protein. Canned tuna is very similar to canned tuna for protein - canned tuna has 23.6g of protein per 100 grams and peanut has 24.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Peanut is high in saturated fat and canned tuna has 90% less saturated fat than peanut - canned tuna has 0.79g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut has 7.7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both peanuts and canned tuna are low in trans fat - peanut has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Peanut has less cholesterol than canned tuna - canned tuna has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Canned tuna has more Vitamin A than peanut - canned tuna has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Peanut has signficantly more Vitamin E than canned tuna - peanut has 4.9mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Peanut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, canned tuna contains more Vitamin B12.
| Canned Tuna | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.008 MG | 0.152 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.044 MG | 0.197 MG |
| Niacin | 5.799 MG | 14.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 1.011 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.466 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 97 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Peanut is a great source of calcium and it has 314% more calcium than canned tuna - canned tuna has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.
iron
Peanut has 63% more iron than canned tuna - canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both canned tuna and peanuts are high in potassium. Peanut has 168% more potassium than canned tuna - canned tuna has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, canned tuna has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), DHA, EPA and DPA than peanut per 100 grams.
| Canned Tuna | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.071 G | 0.026 G |
| DHA | 0.629 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.233 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.018 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.951 G | 0.026 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, peanut has more linoleic acid than canned tuna per 100 grams.
| Canned Tuna | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 9.715 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.055 G | 9.719 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does canned tuna or peanuts contain more calories in 100 grams?Both canned tuna and peanuts are high in calories. Peanut has 360% more calories than canned tuna - canned tuna has 128 calories in 100g and peanut has 587 calories.
Is canned tuna or peanuts better for protein?
Both canned tuna and peanuts are high in protein. Canned tuna is very similar to canned tuna for protein - canned tuna has 23.6g of protein per 100 grams and peanut has 24.4g of protein.
Does canned tuna or peanuts contain more potassium?
Both canned tuna and peanuts are high in potassium. Peanut has 170% more potassium than canned tuna - canned tuna has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.