How many calories are in one cup of peanuts?

Peanuts have 857 calories per cup or 587 calories for every 100 grams. Most of its calories are from fat, protein and carbohydrates.

How much protein is in one cup of peanuts?

An excellent source of protein, a single cup of Peanuts contains 71% of recommended daily values or 35.6 grams of protein. However, the protein in peanuts is not complete, meaning it does not contain all 9 essential amino acids.

What vitamins and minerals are in peanuts?

Peanuts are an excellent source of many nutrients, including carbohydrates, dietary fiber, protein, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin E. It also contains significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.

What's similar to peanuts in cooking?

Peanut butter and tofu are similar to, or commonly paired with peanuts in cooking and recipes.

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Similar to Peanuts

A common and very nutrient dense legume, peanuts are an excellent source of dietary fiber, protein, potassium, niacin and Vitamin B6. It is also a good source of calcium. One cup of peanuts contains about 857 calories.

Many foods are similar nutritionally to peanuts, including pasta, sprouted peas, nutritional yeast and wheat flour.

Unsurprisingly, the nutritional profile of peanut flour is almost identical to peanuts.

We compared the key nutrients in peanuts (calcium, dietary fiber, protein, potassium, niacin and Vitamin B6) to nutrients in hundreds of other foods with data from USDA.^[1]

Summary of the most similar foods by category:

nuts, grains and legumes: Peanut Flour, Pasta, Nutritional Yeast, Wheat Flour, Wheat Germ, Sunflower Seeds, Soy Flour, Walnut, Mung Bean, , Lentils, Pecan, Oats, Chickpeas, Pistachio

plants and vegetables: Sprouted Peas, Dijon Mustard, Edamame, Spirulina, Lima Beans

The details of the top vegan 20 foods most nutritionally similar to peanuts are below.

nuts, grains and legumes

There are quite a few seeds or grains that offer similar nutritional benefits to peanuts. Peanut flour, pasta, nutritional yeast, wheat flour and wheat germ are all high in calcium, dietary fiber, protein, potassium, niacin and or Vitamin B6.

Peanut Flour

Similarity: > 95%

Peanut flour is high in many of the same nutrients as peanuts, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and potassium. Moreover, peanut flour contains more iron, thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate than peanuts.

For 100 grams of peanuts and peanut flour:

Peanuts (5/8 cup)		Peanut Flour (1.75 cup)
58	calcium (MG)	140
8.4	dietary fiber (G)	16
24	protein (G)	52
634	potassium (MG)	1290
14	niacin (MG)	27
0.47	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.5

However, peanuts does contain more Vitamin E than peanut flour by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

587	calories (KCAL)	327
4.9	sugar (G)	8.2
7.7	saturated fat (G)	0.06
0.03	trans fat (G)	0
4.9	Vitamin E (MG)	0.05
1.6	iron (MG)	2.1
0.15	thiamin (MG)	0.7
0.2	riboflavin (MG)	0.48
1	pantothenic acid (MG)	2.7
0.47	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.5
97	folate (UG)	248

0.99 | 0.99 | 10.16 Complete Comparison:
Peanut Flour vs. Peanuts

Pasta

Similarity: > 95%

Pasta is high in many of the same nutrients as peanuts, including dietary fiber, protein, potassium and niacin. Moreover, pasta contains more iron, thiamin, riboflavin and folate than peanuts.

For 100 grams of peanuts and pasta:

Peanuts (5/8 cup)		Pasta (1 cup)
58	calcium (MG)	21
8.4	dietary fiber (G)	3.2
24	protein (G)	13
634	potassium (MG)	223
14	niacin (MG)	7.2
0.47	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.14

However, peanuts does contain more Vitamin E, calcium, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6 than pasta by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

587	calories (KCAL)	371
4.9	sugar (G)	2.7
7.7	saturated fat (G)	0.28
0.03	trans fat (G)	0
4.9	Vitamin E (MG)	0.11
1.6	iron (MG)	3.3
0.15	thiamin (MG)	0.89
0.2	riboflavin (MG)	0.4
1	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.43
0.47	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.14
97	folate (UG)	237

0.967 | 0.967 | 5.81 Complete Comparison:
Pasta vs. Peanuts

Nutritional Yeast

Similarity: > 95%

Nutritional yeast is high in many of the same nutrients as peanuts, including dietary fiber, protein, potassium and niacin. Moreover, nutritional yeast contains more iron, thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate than peanuts.

For 100 grams of peanuts and nutritional yeast:

Peanuts (5/8 cup)		Nutritional Yeast (25 tsps)
58	calcium (MG)	30
8.4	dietary fiber (G)	27
24	protein (G)	40
634	potassium (MG)	955
14	niacin (MG)	40
0.47	Vitamin B6 (MG)	1.5

However, peanuts does contain more Vitamin E and calcium than nutritional yeast by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

587	calories (KCAL)	325
4.9	sugar (G)	0
7.7	saturated fat (G)	1
0.03	trans fat (G)	0
0	Vitamin C (MG)	0.3
4.9	Vitamin E (MG)	0
1.6	iron (MG)	2.2
0.15	thiamin (MG)	11
0.2	riboflavin (MG)	4
1	pantothenic acid (MG)	14
0.47	Vitamin B6 (MG)	1.5
97	folate (UG)	2340
0	Vitamin B12 (UG)	12

0.948 | 0.948 | 12.22 Complete Comparison:
Nutritional Yeast vs. Peanuts

Wheat Flour

Similarity: > 95%

Wheat flour is also high in dietary fiber, protein and niacin. Moreover, wheat flour contains more iron, thiamin, riboflavin and folate than peanuts.

For 100 grams of peanuts and wheat flour:

Peanuts (5/8 cup)		Wheat Flour (3/4 cup)
58	calcium (MG)	15
8.4	dietary fiber (G)	2.4
24	protein (G)	12
634	potassium (MG)	100
14	niacin (MG)	7.6
0.47	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.04

However, peanuts does contain more Vitamin E, calcium and potassium than wheat flour by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

587	calories (KCAL)	361
4.9	sugar (G)	0.31
7.7	saturated fat (G)	0.24
0.03	trans fat (G)	0
4.9	Vitamin E (MG)	0.4
1.6	iron (MG)	4.4
0.15	thiamin (MG)	0.81
0.2	riboflavin (MG)	0.51
1	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.44
0.47	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.04
97	folate (UG)	183

0.947 | 0.947 | 4.97 Complete Comparison:
Wheat Flour vs. Peanuts

Wheat Germ

Similarity: > 90%

Wheat germ is high in many of the same nutrients as peanuts, including dietary fiber, protein, potassium and niacin. Moreover, wheat germ contains more iron, thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate than peanuts.

For 100 grams of peanuts and wheat germ:

Peanuts (5/8 cup)		Wheat Germ (7/8 cup)
58	calcium (MG)	39
8.4	dietary fiber (G)	13
24	protein (G)	23
634	potassium (MG)	892
14	niacin (MG)	6.8
0.47	Vitamin B6 (MG)	1.3

However, peanuts does contain more Vitamin E and calcium than wheat germ by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

587	calories (KCAL)	360
4.9	sugar (G)	0
7.7	saturated fat (G)	1.7
0.03	trans fat (G)	0
4.9	Vitamin E (MG)	0
1.6	iron (MG)	6.3
0.15	thiamin (MG)	1.9
0.2	riboflavin (MG)	0.5
1	pantothenic acid (MG)	2.3
0.47	Vitamin B6 (MG)	1.3
97	folate (UG)	281

0.936 | 0.936 | 11.17 Complete Comparison:
Wheat Germ vs. Peanuts

Sunflower Seeds

Similarity: > 90%

Sunflower seeds are high in many of the same nutrients as peanuts, including dietary fiber, protein, saturated fat and calcium. Moreover, sunflower seeds contains more Vitamin C, iron, thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid than peanuts.

For 100 grams of peanuts and sunflower seeds:

Peanuts (5/8 cup)		Sunflower Seeds (3/4 cup)
58	calcium (MG)	57
8.4	dietary fiber (G)	12
24	protein (G)	17
634	potassium (MG)	491
14	niacin (MG)	4.2
0.47	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.81

However, peanuts does contain more Vitamin E than sunflower seeds by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

587	calories (KCAL)	619
4.9	sugar (G)	0
7.7	saturated fat (G)	6
0.03	trans fat (G)	0
0	Vitamin C (MG)	1.4
4.9	Vitamin E (MG)	0
1.6	iron (MG)	6.8
0.15	thiamin (MG)	0.33
0.2	riboflavin (MG)	0.29
1	pantothenic acid (MG)	7.1
0.47	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.81
97	folate (UG)	238

0.934 | 0.934 | 8.9 Complete Comparison:
Sunflower Seeds vs. Peanuts

Soy Flour

Similarity: > 90%

Soy flour is high in many of the same nutrients as peanuts, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and potassium. Moreover, soy flour contains more iron, thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid than peanuts.

For 100 grams of peanuts and soy flour:

Peanuts (5/8 cup)		Soy Flour (1.25 cup)
58	calcium (MG)	285
8.4	dietary fiber (G)	16
24	protein (G)	50
634	potassium (MG)	2090
14	niacin (MG)	3
0.47	Vitamin B6 (MG)	1.1

However, peanuts does contain more Vitamin E and niacin than soy flour by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

587	calories (KCAL)	372
4.9	sugar (G)	9.3
7.7	saturated fat (G)	1.3
0.03	trans fat (G)	0
0	Vitamin A (UG)	2
4.9	Vitamin E (MG)	0.55
1.6	iron (MG)	8.2
0.15	thiamin (MG)	1.1
0.2	riboflavin (MG)	0.28
1	pantothenic acid (MG)	1.6
0.47	Vitamin B6 (MG)	1.1
97	folate (UG)	289

0.932 | 0.932 | 11.51 Complete Comparison:
Soy Flour vs. Peanuts

Walnut

Similarity: > 90%

Walnut is high in many of the same nutrients as peanuts, including dietary fiber, protein, saturated fat and calcium. Also, walnut contains more Vitamin C, iron and thiamin than peanuts.

For 100 grams of peanuts and walnut:

Peanuts (5/8 cup)		Walnut (7/8 cup)
58	calcium (MG)	98
8.4	dietary fiber (G)	6.7
24	protein (G)	15
634	potassium (MG)	441
14	niacin (MG)	1.1
0.47	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.54

However, peanuts does contain more Vitamin E, niacin and pantothenic acid than walnut by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

587	calories (KCAL)	654
4.9	sugar (G)	2.6
7.7	saturated fat (G)	6.1
0.03	trans fat (G)	0
0	Vitamin C (MG)	1.3
0	Vitamin A (UG)	1
4.9	Vitamin E (MG)	0.7
1.6	iron (MG)	2.9
0.15	thiamin (MG)	0.34
0.2	riboflavin (MG)	0.15
1	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.57
0.47	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.54
97	folate (UG)	98

0.93 | 0.93 | 6.28 Complete Comparison:
Walnut vs. Peanuts

Mung Bean

Similarity: > 90%

Mung bean is high in many of the same nutrients as peanuts, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and potassium. Moreover, mung bean contains more Vitamin C, Vitamin A, iron, thiamin and pantothenic acid than peanuts.

For 100 grams of peanuts and mung bean:

Peanuts (5/8 cup)		Mung Bean (1/2 cup)
58	calcium (MG)	132
8.4	dietary fiber (G)	16
24	protein (G)	24
634	potassium (MG)	1246
14	niacin (MG)	2.3
0.47	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.38

However, peanuts does contain more Vitamin E and niacin than mung bean by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

587	calories (KCAL)	347
4.9	sugar (G)	6.6
7.7	saturated fat (G)	0.35
0.03	trans fat (G)	0
0	Vitamin C (MG)	4.8
0	Vitamin A (UG)	6
4.9	Vitamin E (MG)	0.51
1.6	iron (MG)	6.7
0.15	thiamin (MG)	0.62
0.2	riboflavin (MG)	0.23
1	pantothenic acid (MG)	1.9
0.47	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.38
97	folate (UG)	625

0.925 | 0.925 | 7.63 Complete Comparison:
Mung Bean vs. Peanuts

Similarity: > 90%

is high in many of the same nutrients as peanuts, including dietary fiber, protein, potassium and Vitamin B6. Also, contains more Vitamin A, iron and thiamin than peanuts.

For 100 grams of peanuts and :

Peanuts (5/8 cup)		(5/8 cup)
58	calcium (MG)	7
8.4	dietary fiber (G)	7.3
24	protein (G)	9.4
634	potassium (MG)	287
14	niacin (MG)	3.6
0.47	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.62

A higher water content, is less nutritionally dense than peanuts. Peanuts does contain more Vitamin E, calcium and niacin than by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

587	calories (KCAL)	365
4.9	sugar (G)	0.64
7.7	saturated fat (G)	0.67
0.03	trans fat (G)	0
0	Vitamin A (UG)	11
4.9	Vitamin E (MG)	0.49
1.6	iron (MG)	2.7
0.15	thiamin (MG)	0.39
0.2	riboflavin (MG)	0.2
1	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.42
0.47	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.62
97	folate (UG)	19

0.922 | 0.922 | 0 Complete Comparison:
vs. Peanuts

Lentils

Similarity: > 90%

Lentils are also high in dietary fiber, protein and potassium. Also, lentils contains more Vitamin C, iron and folate than peanuts.

For 100 grams of peanuts and lentils:

Peanuts (5/8 cup)		Lentils (1/2 cup)
58	calcium (MG)	19
8.4	dietary fiber (G)	7.9
24	protein (G)	9
634	potassium (MG)	369
14	niacin (MG)	1.1
0.47	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.18

A higher water content, lentils is less nutritionally dense than peanuts. Peanuts does contain more Vitamin E, calcium, riboflavin and niacin than lentils by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

587	calories (KCAL)	116
4.9	sugar (G)	1.8
7.7	saturated fat (G)	0.05
0.03	trans fat (G)	0
0	Vitamin C (MG)	1.5
4.9	Vitamin E (MG)	0.11
1.6	iron (MG)	3.3
0.15	thiamin (MG)	0.17
0.2	riboflavin (MG)	0.07
1	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.64
0.47	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.18
97	folate (UG)	181

0.913 | 0.913 | 2.92 Complete Comparison:
Lentils vs. Peanuts

Pecan

Similarity: > 90%

Pecan is high in many of the same nutrients as peanuts, including dietary fiber, protein, saturated fat and calcium. Also, pecan contains more Vitamin C, iron and thiamin than peanuts.

For 100 grams of peanuts and pecan:

Peanuts (5/8 cup)		Pecan (7/8 cup)
58	calcium (MG)	70
8.4	dietary fiber (G)	9.6
24	protein (G)	9.2
634	potassium (MG)	410
14	niacin (MG)	1.2
0.47	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.21

However, peanuts does contain more Vitamin E, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate than pecan by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

587	calories (KCAL)	691
4.9	sugar (G)	4
7.7	saturated fat (G)	6.2
0.03	trans fat (G)	0
0	Vitamin C (MG)	1.1
0	Vitamin A (UG)	3
4.9	Vitamin E (MG)	1.4
1.6	iron (MG)	2.5
0.15	thiamin (MG)	0.66
0.2	riboflavin (MG)	0.13
1	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.86
0.47	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.21
97	folate (UG)	22

0.912 | 0.912 | 6.12 Complete Comparison:
Pecan vs. Peanuts

Oats

Similarity: > 90%

Oats are high in many of the same nutrients as peanuts, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and potassium. Also, oats contains more iron and thiamin than peanuts.

For 100 grams of peanuts and oats:

Peanuts (5/8 cup)		Oats (5/8 cup)
58	calcium (MG)	54
8.4	dietary fiber (G)	11
24	protein (G)	17
634	potassium (MG)	429
14	niacin (MG)	0.96
0.47	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.12

However, peanuts does contain more Vitamin E, niacin and Vitamin B6 than oats by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

587	calories (KCAL)	389
4.9	sugar (G)	0
7.7	saturated fat (G)	1.2
0.03	trans fat (G)	0
4.9	Vitamin E (MG)	0
1.6	iron (MG)	4.7
0.15	thiamin (MG)	0.76
0.2	riboflavin (MG)	0.14
1	pantothenic acid (MG)	1.3
0.47	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.12
97	folate (UG)	56

0.912 | 0.912 | 6.04 Complete Comparison:
Oats vs. Peanuts

Chickpeas

Similarity: > 90%

Chickpeas are high in many of the same nutrients as peanuts, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and potassium. Also, chickpeas contains more Vitamin C, iron and folate than peanuts.

For 100 grams of peanuts and chickpeas:

Peanuts (5/8 cup)		Chickpeas (5/8 cup)
58	calcium (MG)	49
8.4	dietary fiber (G)	7.6
24	protein (G)	8.9
634	potassium (MG)	291
14	niacin (MG)	0.53
0.47	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.14

A higher water content, chickpeas is less nutritionally dense than peanuts. Peanuts does contain more Vitamin E, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid than chickpeas by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

587	calories (KCAL)	164
4.9	sugar (G)	4.8
7.7	saturated fat (G)	0.27
0.03	trans fat (G)	0
0	Vitamin C (MG)	1.3
0	Vitamin A (UG)	1
4.9	Vitamin E (MG)	0.35
1.6	iron (MG)	2.9
0.15	thiamin (MG)	0.12
0.2	riboflavin (MG)	0.06
1	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.29
0.47	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.14
97	folate (UG)	172

0.909 | 0.909 | 3.16 Complete Comparison:
Chickpeas vs. Peanuts

Pistachio

Similarity: > 90%

Pistachio is high in many of the same nutrients as peanuts, including dietary fiber, protein, saturated fat and calcium. Moreover, pistachio contains more Vitamin C, Vitamin A, iron and thiamin than peanuts.

For 100 grams of peanuts and pistachio:

Peanuts (5/8 cup)		Pistachio (7/8 cup)
58	calcium (MG)	107
8.4	dietary fiber (G)	10
24	protein (G)	21
634	potassium (MG)	1007
14	niacin (MG)	1.4
0.47	Vitamin B6 (MG)	1.1

However, peanuts does contain more Vitamin E, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate than pistachio by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

587	calories (KCAL)	572
4.9	sugar (G)	7.7
7.7	saturated fat (G)	5.6
0.03	trans fat (G)	0
0	Vitamin C (MG)	3
0	Vitamin A (UG)	13
4.9	Vitamin E (MG)	2.2
1.6	iron (MG)	4
0.15	thiamin (MG)	0.7
0.2	riboflavin (MG)	0.23
1	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.51
0.47	Vitamin B6 (MG)	1.1
97	folate (UG)	51

0.909 | 0.909 | 7.29 Complete Comparison:
Pistachio vs. Peanuts

plants and vegetables

Several plants and vegetables offer similar nutrients to peanuts including sprouted peas, dijon mustard, edamame, spirulina and lima beans.

Sprouted Peas

Similarity: > 95%

Sprouted peas are also high in protein and potassium. Moreover, sprouted peas contains more Vitamin C, iron, thiamin and folate than peanuts.

For 100 grams of peanuts and sprouted peas:

Peanuts (5/8 cup)		Sprouted Peas (7/8 cup)
58	calcium (MG)	36
8.4	dietary fiber (G)	0
24	protein (G)	8.8
634	potassium (MG)	381
14	niacin (MG)	3.1
0.47	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.27

A higher water content, sprouted peas is less nutritionally dense than peanuts. Peanuts does contain more dietary fiber, Vitamin E and calcium than sprouted peas by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

587	calories (KCAL)	124
4.9	sugar (G)	0
7.7	saturated fat (G)	0.12
0.03	trans fat (G)	0
0	Vitamin C (MG)	10
4.9	Vitamin E (MG)	0
1.6	iron (MG)	2.3
0.15	thiamin (MG)	0.23
0.2	riboflavin (MG)	0.16
1	pantothenic acid (MG)	1
0.47	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.27
97	folate (UG)	144

0.961 | 0.961 | 2.96 Complete Comparison:
Sprouted Peas vs. Peanuts

Dijon Mustard

Similarity: > 90%

Dijon mustard is high in many of the same nutrients as peanuts, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and potassium. Moreover, dijon mustard contains more Vitamin C, iron, thiamin and folate than peanuts.

For 100 grams of peanuts and dijon mustard:

Peanuts (5/8 cup)		Dijon Mustard (50 tsps)
58	calcium (MG)	266
8.4	dietary fiber (G)	12
24	protein (G)	26
634	potassium (MG)	738
14	niacin (MG)	4.7
0.47	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.4

However, peanuts does contain more than dijon mustard by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

587	calories (KCAL)	508
4.9	sugar (G)	6.8
7.7	saturated fat (G)	2
0.03	trans fat (G)	0
0	Vitamin C (MG)	7.1
0	Vitamin A (UG)	2
4.9	Vitamin E (MG)	5.1
1.6	iron (MG)	9.2
0.15	thiamin (MG)	0.81
0.2	riboflavin (MG)	0.26
1	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.81
0.47	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.4
97	folate (UG)	162

0.937 | 0.937 | 10.48 Complete Comparison:
Dijon Mustard vs. Peanuts

Edamame

Similarity: > 90%

Edamame is high in many of the same nutrients as peanuts, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and potassium. Moreover, edamame contains more Vitamin C, Vitamin A, iron and folate than peanuts.

For 100 grams of peanuts and edamame:

Peanuts (5/8 cup)		Edamame (5/8 cup)
58	calcium (MG)	63
8.4	dietary fiber (G)	5.2
24	protein (G)	12
634	potassium (MG)	436
14	niacin (MG)	0.92
0.47	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.1

However, peanuts does contain more Vitamin E, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6 than edamame by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

587	calories (KCAL)	121
4.9	sugar (G)	2.2
7.7	saturated fat (G)	0.62
0.03	trans fat (G)	0.01
0	Vitamin C (MG)	6.1
0	Vitamin A (UG)	15
4.9	Vitamin E (MG)	0.68
1.6	iron (MG)	2.3
0.15	thiamin (MG)	0.2
0.2	riboflavin (MG)	0.16
1	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.4
0.47	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.1
97	folate (UG)	311

0.936 | 0.936 | 3.97 Complete Comparison:
Edamame vs. Peanuts

Spirulina

Similarity: > 90%

Spirulina is high in many of the same nutrients as peanuts, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and potassium. Moreover, spirulina contains more Vitamin C, Vitamin A, iron, thiamin and riboflavin than peanuts.

For 100 grams of peanuts and spirulina:

Peanuts (5/8 cup)		Spirulina (14 tbsps)
58	calcium (MG)	120
8.4	dietary fiber (G)	3.6
24	protein (G)	57
634	potassium (MG)	1363
14	niacin (MG)	13
0.47	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.36

However, peanuts does contain more than spirulina by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

587	calories (KCAL)	290
4.9	sugar (G)	3.1
7.7	saturated fat (G)	2.7
0.03	trans fat (G)	0
0	Vitamin C (MG)	10
0	Vitamin A (UG)	29
4.9	Vitamin E (MG)	5
1.6	iron (MG)	29
0.15	thiamin (MG)	2.4
0.2	riboflavin (MG)	3.7
1	pantothenic acid (MG)	3.5
0.47	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.36
97	folate (UG)	94

0.932 | 0.932 | 10.32 Complete Comparison:
Spirulina vs. Peanuts

Lima Beans

Similarity: > 90%

Lima beans are also high in dietary fiber and potassium. Also, lima beans contains more Vitamin C, Vitamin A and iron than peanuts.

For 100 grams of peanuts and lima beans:

Peanuts (5/8 cup)		Lima Beans (5/8 cup)
58	calcium (MG)	34
8.4	dietary fiber (G)	4.9
24	protein (G)	6.8
634	potassium (MG)	467
14	niacin (MG)	1.5
0.47	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.2

A higher water content, lima beans is less nutritionally dense than peanuts. Peanuts does contain more protein, Vitamin E, calcium and riboflavin than lima beans by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

587	calories (KCAL)	113
4.9	sugar (G)	1.5
7.7	saturated fat (G)	0.2
0.03	trans fat (G)	0
0	Vitamin C (MG)	23
0	Vitamin A (UG)	10
4.9	Vitamin E (MG)	0.32
1.6	iron (MG)	3.1
0.15	thiamin (MG)	0.22
0.2	riboflavin (MG)	0.1
1	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.25
0.47	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.2
97	folate (UG)	34

0.926 | 0.926 | 3.18 Complete Comparison:
Lima Beans vs. Peanuts

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