Beef vs. Peanuts

Nutrition comparison of Cooked Beef and Peanuts


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of cooked beef versus peanuts (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef and peanuts:

  • Both beef and peanuts are high in calories, potassium, protein and saturated fat.
  • Beef has signficantly less carbohydrates than peanut.
  • Beef is a great source of iron.
  • Peanut has 42.2 times less trans fat than beef.
  • Peanut has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, beef contains more Vitamin B12.
  • Peanut is a great source of calcium.
  • Peanut is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
Detailed nutritional comparison of beef and peanuts 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: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Here's an infographic summarizing the nutritional differences between beef and peanuts. marks particularly rich nutrients.


Calories and Carbs

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Both beef and peanuts are high in calories. Peanut has 112% more calories than beef - beef has 277 calories per 100 grams and peanut has 587 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, beef is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to peanuts per calorie. Beef has a macronutrient ratio of 38:0:62 and for peanuts, 16:14:71 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Beef Peanuts
Protein 38% 16%
Carbohydrates ~ 14%
Fat 62% 71%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Beef has signficantly less carbohydrates than peanut - peanut has 21.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.

dietary fiber

Peanut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than beef - peanut has 8.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Beef has less sugar than peanut - peanut has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Both beef and peanuts are high in protein. Beef has a little more protein (4%) than peanut by weight - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and peanut has 24.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both beef and peanuts are high in saturated fat. Beef is very similar to beef for saturated fat - beef has 7.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut has 7.7g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Peanut has 42.2 times less trans fat than beef - beef has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and peanut has 0.03g of trans fat.

cholesterol

Peanut has less cholesterol than beef - beef has 88mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin A

Beef and peanuts contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - beef has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

Beef and peanuts contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - beef has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Peanut has 40 times more Vitamin E than beef - beef has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Beef and peanuts contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beef has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Peanut has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, beef contains more Vitamin B12. Both beef and peanuts contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.

Beef Peanuts
Thiamin 0.051 MG 0.152 MG
Riboflavin 0.176 MG 0.197 MG
Niacin 4.537 MG 14.355 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.658 MG 1.011 MG
Vitamin B6 0.336 MG 0.466 MG
Folate 11 UG 97 UG
Vitamin B12 2.9 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Peanut is a great source of calcium and it has 66% more calcium than beef - beef has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.

iron

Beef is a great source of iron and it has 42% more iron than peanut - beef has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut has 1.6mg of iron.

potassium

Both beef and peanuts are high in potassium. Peanut has 131% more potassium than beef - beef has 275mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, beef has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than peanut per 100 grams.

Beef Peanuts
alpha linoleic acid 0.056 G 0.026 G
Total 0.056 G 0.026 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, peanut has more linoleic acid than beef per 100 grams.

Beef Peanuts
other omega 6 ~ 0.004 G
linoleic acid 0.39 G 9.715 G
Total 0.39 G 9.719 G



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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: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) .

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FAQ

Does beef or peanuts contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both beef and peanuts are high in calories. Peanut has 110% more calories than beef - beef has 277 calories in 100g and peanut has 587 calories.

Is beef or peanuts better for protein?
Both beef and peanuts are high in protein. Beef has a little more protein ( 0%) than peanut by weight - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and peanut has 24.4g of protein.

Does beef or peanuts contain more potassium?
Both beef and peanuts are high in potassium. Peanut has 130% more potassium than beef - beef has 275mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.