Peanuts vs. Spirulina

Nutrition comparison of Peanuts and Spirulina


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

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

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

  • Both spirulina and peanuts are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, potassium and protein.
  • Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
  • Spirulina has signficantly more Vitamin C than peanut.
  • Spirulina is an excellent source of iron.
Detailed nutritional comparison of peanuts and spirulina 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: Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) and Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both spirulina and peanuts are high in calories. Peanut has 102% more calories than spirulina - spirulina has 290 calories per 100 grams and peanut has 587 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, peanuts is much lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to spirulina per calorie. Peanuts has a macronutrient ratio of 16:14:71 and for spirulina, 58:24:18 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Peanuts Spirulina
Protein 16% 58%
Carbohydrates 14% 24%
Fat 71% 18%
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carbohydrates

Spirulina and peanuts contain similar amounts of carbs - spirulina has 23.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and peanut has 21.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both spirulina and peanuts are high in dietary fiber. Peanut has 133% more dietary fiber than spirulina - spirulina has 3.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peanut has 8.4g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Spirulina and peanuts contain similar amounts of sugar - spirulina has 3.1g of sugar per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9g of sugar.

Protein

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Both spirulina and peanuts are high in protein. Spirulina has 136% more protein than peanut - spirulina has 57.5g of protein per 100 grams and peanut has 24.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Peanut is high in saturated fat and spirulina has 66% less saturated fat than peanut - spirulina has 2.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut has 7.7g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both peanuts and spirulina are low in trans fat - peanut has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and spirulina does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Spirulina has signficantly more Vitamin C than peanut - spirulina has 10.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Spirulina has more Vitamin A than peanut - spirulina has 29ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Spirulina and peanuts contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - spirulina has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Spirulina has more Vitamin K than peanut - spirulina has 25.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid. Both peanuts and spirulina contain significant amounts of niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Peanuts Spirulina
Thiamin 0.152 MG 2.38 MG
Riboflavin 0.197 MG 3.67 MG
Niacin 14.355 MG 12.82 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.011 MG 3.48 MG
Vitamin B6 0.466 MG 0.364 MG
Folate 97 UG 94 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both spirulina and peanuts are high in calcium. Spirulina has 107% more calcium than peanut - spirulina has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.

iron

Spirulina is an excellent source of iron and it has 17 times more iron than peanut - spirulina has 28.5mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut has 1.6mg of iron.

potassium

Both spirulina and peanuts are high in potassium. Spirulina has 115% more potassium than peanut - spirulina has 1363mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, spirulina has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than peanut per 100 grams.

Peanuts Spirulina
alpha linoleic acid 0.026 G 0.823 G
Total 0.026 G 0.823 G

omega 6s

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

Peanuts Spirulina
other omega 6 0.004 G ~
linoleic acid 9.715 G 1.254 G
Total 9.719 G 1.254 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Peanuts or Spirulina .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) and Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) .

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FAQ

Does spirulina or peanuts contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both spirulina and peanuts are high in calories. Peanut has 100% more calories than spirulina - spirulina has 290 calories in 100g and peanut has 587 calories.

Is spirulina or peanuts better for protein?
Both spirulina and peanuts are high in protein. Spirulina has 140% more protein than peanut - spirulina has 57.5g of protein per 100 grams and peanut has 24.4g of protein.

Does spirulina or peanuts contain more calcium?
Both spirulina and peanuts are high in calcium. Spirulina has 110% more calcium than peanut - spirulina has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.

Does spirulina or peanuts contain more iron?
Spirulina is an abundant source of iron and it has 17 times more iron than peanut - spirulina has 28.5mg of iron in 100 grams and peanut has 1.6mg of iron.

Does spirulina or peanuts contain more potassium?
Both spirulina and peanuts are high in potassium. Spirulina has 120% more potassium than peanut - spirulina has 1363mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.

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