Boiled Egg vs. Peanuts
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Boiled Egg and Peanuts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
boiled egg
versus
peanuts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in boiled egg and peanuts:
- Both boiled egg and peanuts are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Boiled egg has 17.9 times less carbohydrates than peanut.
- Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and Vitamin D.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, boiled egg has more dha than peanut.
- Peanut has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, boiled egg contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Peanut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both boiled egg and peanuts are high in calories. Peanut has 279% more calories than boiled egg - boiled egg has 155 calories per 100 grams and peanut has 587 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, boiled egg is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to peanuts per calorie. Boiled egg has a macronutrient ratio of 34:3:64 and for peanuts, 16:14:71 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Boiled Egg | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 34% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 14% |
| Fat | 64% | 71% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Boiled egg has 17.9 times less carbohydrates than peanut - boiled egg has 1.1g 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 boiled egg - peanut has 8.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Boiled egg and peanuts contain similar amounts of sugar - boiled egg has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both boiled egg and peanuts are high in protein. Peanut has 94% more protein than boiled egg - boiled 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 boiled egg has 58% less saturated fat than peanut - boiled egg has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut has 7.7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both peanuts and boiled egg are low in trans fat - peanut has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Boiled egg is high in cholesterol and peanut has less cholesterol than boiled egg - boiled egg has 373mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than peanut - boiled egg has 149ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than peanut - boiled egg has 87iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Peanut has 379% more Vitamin E than boiled egg - boiled egg has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Boiled egg and peanuts contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - boiled 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, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, boiled egg contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both boiled egg and peanuts contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Boiled Egg | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | 0.152 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.513 MG | 0.197 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 14.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.398 MG | 1.011 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121 MG | 0.466 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 97 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both boiled egg and peanuts are high in calcium. Boiled egg is very similar to boiled egg for calcium - boiled egg has 50mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.
iron
Boiled egg and peanuts contain similar amounts of iron - boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Peanut is an excellent source of potassium and it has 403% more potassium than boiled egg - boiled egg has 126mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, boiled egg has more DHA than peanut per 100 grams. Both boiled egg and peanuts contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Boiled Egg | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.026 G |
| DHA | 0.038 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.078 G | 0.026 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, peanut has more linoleic acid than boiled egg per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.188 G | 9.715 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 1.188 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: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does boiled egg or peanuts contain more calories in 100 grams?Both boiled egg and peanuts are high in calories. Peanut has 280% more calories than boiled egg - boiled egg has 155 calories in 100g and peanut has 587 calories.
Is boiled egg or peanuts better for protein?
Both boiled egg and peanuts are high in protein. Peanut has 90% more protein than boiled egg - boiled egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and peanut has 24.4g of protein.
Does boiled egg or peanuts contain more calcium?
Both boiled egg and peanuts are high in calcium. Boiled egg is very similar to boiled egg for calcium - boiled egg has 50mg of calcium in 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.
Does boiled egg or peanuts contain more potassium?
Peanut is a rich source of potassium and it has 400% more potassium than boiled egg - boiled egg has 126mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.