Almond Milk vs. Peanuts
Nutrition comparison of Almond Milk and Peanuts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
almond milk
versus
peanuts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almond milk and peanuts:
- Both peanuts and almond milk are high in calcium.
- Almond milk has 15.2 times less carbohydrates than peanut.
- Almond milk has 5 times less sugar than peanut.
- Peanut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Peanut is an excellent source of dietary fiber, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) and Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Peanut is high in calories and almond milk has 97% less calories than peanut - peanut has 587 calories per 100 grams and almond milk has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almond milk is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to peanuts per calorie. Almond milk has a macronutrient ratio of 10:34:56 and for peanuts, 16:14:71 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almond Milk | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 34% | 14% |
| Fat | 56% | 71% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Almond milk has 15.2 times less carbohydrates than peanut - peanut has 21.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and almond milk has 1.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Peanut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 41 times more dietary fiber than almond milk - peanut has 8.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Almond milk has 5 times less sugar than peanut - peanut has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.81g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Peanut is an excellent source of protein and it has 59 times more protein than almond milk - peanut has 24.4g of protein per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Peanut is high in saturated fat and almond milk has 99% less saturated fat than peanut - peanut has 7.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.08g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both peanuts and almond milk are low in trans fat - peanut has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin D
Almond milk has more Vitamin D than peanut - almond milk has 41iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Peanuts and almond milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - peanut has 4.9mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and almond milk has 6.3mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Peanut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Almond Milk | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.152 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.01 MG | 0.197 MG |
| Niacin | 0.07 MG | 14.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.01 MG | 1.011 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.466 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 97 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both peanuts and almond milk are high in calcium. Almond milk has 217% more calcium than peanut - peanut has 58mg of calcium per 100 grams and almond milk has 184mg of calcium.
iron
Peanut has 464% more iron than almond milk - peanut has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Peanut is an excellent source of potassium and it has 846% more potassium than almond milk - peanut has 634mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond milk has 67mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, peanut has more linoleic acid than almond milk per 100 grams.
| Almond Milk | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.252 G | 9.715 G |
| Total | 0.252 G | 9.719 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) and Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does peanuts or almond milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Peanut is high in calories and almond milk has 100% less calories than peanut - peanut has 587 calories in 100g and almond milk has 15 calories.
Does peanuts or almond milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, almond milk has 15.2 times fewer carbohydrates than peanut - peanut has 21.3g of carbs for 100g and almond milk has 1.3g of carbohydrates.
Does peanuts or almond milk contain more calcium?
Both peanuts and almond milk are high in calcium. Almond milk has 220% more calcium than peanut - peanut has 58mg of calcium in 100 grams and almond milk has 184mg of calcium.
Does peanuts or almond milk contain more potassium?
Peanut is a rich source of potassium and it has 850% more potassium than almond milk - peanut has 634mg of potassium in 100 grams and almond milk has 67mg of potassium.