Peanuts vs. Nutmeg
Nutrition comparison of Peanuts and Nutmeg
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
peanuts
versus
nutmeg
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in peanuts and nutmeg:
- Both nutmeg and peanuts are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, potassium and saturated fat.
- Nutmeg has more thiamin, however, peanut contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Nutmeg is an excellent source of iron.
- Peanut has signficantly more Vitamin E than nutmeg.
- Peanut is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) and Nutmeg (Spices, nutmeg, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both nutmeg and peanuts are high in calories. Peanut has 12% more calories than nutmeg - nutmeg has 525 calories per 100 grams and peanut has 587 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, peanuts is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to nutmeg per calorie. Peanuts has a macronutrient ratio of 16:14:71 and for nutmeg, 3:37:60 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Peanuts | Nutmeg | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 14% | 37% |
| Fat | 71% | 60% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nutmeg is high in carbohydrates and peanut has 57% less carbohydrates than nutmeg - nutmeg has 49.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and peanut has 21.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both nutmeg and peanuts are high in dietary fiber. Nutmeg has 148% more dietary fiber than peanut - nutmeg has 20.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peanut has 8.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Nutmeg and peanuts contain similar amounts of sugar - nutmeg has 3g of sugar per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Peanut is an excellent source of protein and it has 317% more protein than nutmeg - nutmeg has 5.8g of protein per 100 grams and peanut has 24.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both nutmeg and peanuts are high in saturated fat. Nutmeg has 236% more saturated fat than peanut - nutmeg has 25.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut has 7.7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both peanuts and nutmeg are low in trans fat - peanut has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and nutmeg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Nutmeg has more Vitamin C than peanut - nutmeg has 3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Nutmeg and peanuts contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - nutmeg has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Peanut has signficantly more Vitamin E than nutmeg - peanut has 4.9mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and nutmeg does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Nutmeg has more thiamin, however, peanut contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both peanuts and nutmeg contain significant amounts of folate.
| Peanuts | Nutmeg | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.152 MG | 0.346 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.197 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 14.355 MG | 1.299 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.011 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.466 MG | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | 97 UG | 76 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both nutmeg and peanuts are high in calcium. Nutmeg has 217% more calcium than peanut - nutmeg has 184mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.
iron
Nutmeg is an excellent source of iron and it has 92% more iron than peanut - nutmeg has 3mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both nutmeg and peanuts are high in potassium. Peanut has 81% more potassium than nutmeg - nutmeg has 350mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, peanut has more linoleic acid than nutmeg per 100 grams.
| Peanuts | Nutmeg | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 9.715 G | 0.35 G |
| Total | 9.719 G | 0.35 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.
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FAQ
Does nutmeg or peanuts contain more calories in 100 grams?Both nutmeg and peanuts are high in calories. Peanut has 10% more calories than nutmeg - nutmeg has 525 calories in 100g and peanut has 587 calories.
Does nutmeg or peanuts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nutmeg is high in carbohydrates and peanut has 60% fewer carbohydrates than nutmeg - nutmeg has 49.3g of carbs for 100g and peanut has 21.3g of carbohydrates.
Does nutmeg or peanuts contain more calcium?
Both nutmeg and peanuts are high in calcium. Nutmeg has 220% more calcium than peanut - nutmeg has 184mg of calcium in 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.
Does nutmeg or peanuts contain more iron?
Nutmeg is an abundant source of iron and it has 90% more iron than peanut - nutmeg has 3mg of iron in 100 grams and peanut has 1.6mg of iron.
Does nutmeg or peanuts contain more potassium?
Both nutmeg and peanuts are high in potassium. Peanut has 80% more potassium than nutmeg - nutmeg has 350mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.