Fried Tofu vs. Peanuts
Nutrition comparison of Fried Tofu and Peanuts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
fried tofu
versus
peanuts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in fried tofu and peanuts:
- Both fried tofu and peanuts are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber and protein.
- Fried tofu has 58% less carbohydrates than peanut.
- Fried tofu is an excellent source of iron.
- Peanut has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Peanut is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Fried Tofu (Tofu, fried) and Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both fried tofu and peanuts are high in calories. Peanut has 117% more calories than fried tofu - fried tofu has 270 calories per 100 grams and peanut has 587 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, fried tofu is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to peanuts for carbs. Fried tofu has a macronutrient ratio of 26:12:62 and for peanuts, 16:13:71 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Fried Tofu | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 12% | 13% |
| Fat | 62% | 71% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Fried tofu has 58% less carbohydrates than peanut - fried tofu has 8.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and peanut has 21.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both fried tofu and peanuts are high in dietary fiber. Peanut has 115% more dietary fiber than fried tofu - fried tofu has 3.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peanut has 8.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Fried tofu and peanuts contain similar amounts of sugar - fried tofu has 2.7g of sugar per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both fried tofu and peanuts are high in protein. Peanut has 29% more protein than fried tofu - fried tofu has 18.8g of protein per 100 grams and peanut has 24.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Peanut is high in saturated fat and fried tofu has 62% less saturated fat than peanut - fried tofu has 2.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut has 7.7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both peanuts and fried tofu are low in trans fat - peanut has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and fried tofu does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Fried tofu and peanuts contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - fried tofu has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Peanut has 122 times more Vitamin E than fried tofu - fried tofu has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Fried tofu has more Vitamin K than peanut - fried tofu has 7.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Peanut has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both fried tofu and peanuts contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Fried Tofu | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.17 MG | 0.152 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.197 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 14.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.14 MG | 1.011 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.099 MG | 0.466 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 97 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both fried tofu and peanuts are high in calcium. Fried tofu has 541% more calcium than peanut - fried tofu has 372mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.
iron
Fried tofu is an excellent source of iron and it has 208% more iron than peanut - fried tofu has 4.9mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Peanut is an excellent source of potassium and it has 334% more potassium than fried tofu - fried tofu has 146mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, fried tofu has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than peanut per 100 grams.
| Fried Tofu | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 1.346 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 1.346 G | 0.026 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both fried tofu and peanuts contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Fried Tofu | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 10.044 G | 9.715 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 10.044 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: Fried Tofu (Tofu, fried) and Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does fried tofu or peanuts contain more calories in 100 grams?Both fried tofu and peanuts are high in calories. Peanut has 120% more calories than fried tofu - fried tofu has 270 calories in 100g and peanut has 587 calories.
Does fried tofu or peanuts contain more calcium?
Both fried tofu and peanuts are high in calcium. Fried tofu has 540% more calcium than peanut - fried tofu has 372mg of calcium in 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.
Does fried tofu or peanuts contain more iron?
Fried tofu is an abundant source of iron and it has 210% more iron than peanut - fried tofu has 4.9mg of iron in 100 grams and peanut has 1.6mg of iron.
Does fried tofu or peanuts contain more potassium?
Peanut is a rich source of potassium and it has 330% more potassium than fried tofu - fried tofu has 146mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.