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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of peanuts and nutmeg is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

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.


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Calories and Carbs

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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, 4:36:60 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Peanuts Nutmeg
Protein 16% 4%
Carbohydrates 14% 36%
Fat 71% 60%
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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

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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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) and Nutmeg (Spices, nutmeg, ground) .

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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.

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