Egg vs. Peanuts

Nutrition comparison of Egg and Peanuts


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

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

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

  • Both egg and peanuts are high in calcium, calories and protein.
  • Egg has 12.2 times less sugar than peanut.
  • Egg has 28.5 times less carbohydrates than peanut.
  • Egg is a great source of Vitamin D.
  • Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
  • For omega-3 fatty acids, egg has more dha than peanut.
  • Peanut has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, egg contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
  • Peanut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of egg 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: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both egg and peanuts are high in calories. Peanut has 310% more calories than egg - egg has 143 calories per 100 grams and peanut has 587 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, egg is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to peanuts per calorie. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for peanuts, 16:14:71 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Egg Peanuts
Protein 36% 16%
Carbohydrates 2% 14%
Fat 62% 71%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Egg has 28.5 times less carbohydrates than peanut - egg has 0.72g of total carbs per 100 grams and peanut has 21.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

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

sugar

Egg has 12.2 times less sugar than peanut - egg has 0.37g of sugar per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Both egg and peanuts are high in protein. Peanut has 94% more protein than egg - egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and peanut has 24.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Peanut is high in saturated fat and egg has 60% less saturated fat than peanut - egg has 3.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut has 7.7g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both egg and peanuts are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and peanut has 0.03g of trans fat.

cholesterol

Egg is high in cholesterol and peanut has less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin A

Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than peanut - egg has 160ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than peanut - egg has 82iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Peanut has 370% more Vitamin E than egg - egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Egg and peanuts contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

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

Egg Peanuts
Thiamin 0.04 MG 0.152 MG
Riboflavin 0.457 MG 0.197 MG
Niacin 0.075 MG 14.355 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.533 MG 1.011 MG
Vitamin B6 0.17 MG 0.466 MG
Folate 47 UG 97 UG
Vitamin B12 0.89 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Both egg and peanuts are high in calcium. Egg is very similar to egg for calcium - egg has 56mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.

iron

Egg and peanuts contain similar amounts of iron - egg has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut has 1.6mg of iron.

potassium

Peanut is an excellent source of potassium and it has 359% more potassium than egg - egg has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, egg has more DHA than peanut per 100 grams. Both egg and peanuts contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Egg Peanuts
alpha linoleic acid 0.048 G 0.026 G
DHA 0.058 G ~
DPA 0.007 G ~
Total 0.113 G 0.026 G

omega 6s

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

Egg Peanuts
other omega 6 0.018 G 0.004 G
linoleic acid 1.555 G 9.715 G
Total 1.573 G 9.719 G



Customize your serving size


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Note: The specific food items compared are: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) .

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FAQ

Does egg or peanuts contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both egg and peanuts are high in calories. Peanut has 310% more calories than egg - egg has 143 calories in 100g and peanut has 587 calories.

Is egg or peanuts better for protein?
Both egg and peanuts are high in protein. Peanut has 90% more protein than egg - egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and peanut has 24.4g of protein.

Does egg or peanuts contain more calcium?
Both egg and peanuts are high in calcium. Egg is very similar to egg for calcium - egg has 56mg of calcium in 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.

Does egg or peanuts contain more potassium?
Peanut is a rich source of potassium and it has 360% more potassium than egg - egg has 138mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.

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