Peanuts vs. Whey Protein Powder

Nutrition comparison of Peanuts and Whey Protein Powder


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

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

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in peanuts and whey protein powder:

  • Both peanuts and whey protein powder are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, potassium and protein.
  • Peanut has signficantly more Vitamin E than whey protein powder.
  • Whey protein powder has 71% less carbohydrates than peanut.
  • Whey protein powder has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, peanut contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
Detailed nutritional comparison of peanuts and whey protein powder 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 Whey Protein Powder (Protein powder, whey based, NFS) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


Calories and Carbs

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Both peanuts and whey protein powder are high in calories. Peanut has 67% more calories than whey protein powder - peanut has 587 calories per 100 grams and whey protein powder has 352 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, peanuts is much lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to whey protein powder per calorie. Peanuts has a macronutrient ratio of 16:14:71 and for whey protein powder, 89:7:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Peanuts Whey Protein Powder
Protein 16% 89%
Carbohydrates 14% 7%
Fat 71% 4%
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carbohydrates

Whey protein powder has 71% less carbohydrates than peanut - peanut has 21.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and whey protein powder has 6.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both peanuts and whey protein powder are high in dietary fiber. Peanut has 171% more dietary fiber than whey protein powder - peanut has 8.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whey protein powder has 3.1g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Whey protein powder has less sugar than peanut - peanut has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and whey protein powder does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Both peanuts and whey protein powder are high in protein. Whey protein powder has 221% more protein than peanut - peanut has 24.4g of protein per 100 grams and whey protein powder has 78.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Peanut is high in saturated fat and whey protein powder has 90% less saturated fat than peanut - peanut has 7.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whey protein powder has 0.78g of saturated fat.

trans fat

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

cholesterol

Peanut has less cholesterol than whey protein powder - whey protein powder has 16mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin E

Peanut has signficantly more Vitamin E than whey protein powder - peanut has 4.9mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and whey protein powder does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Whey protein powder has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, peanut contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both peanuts and whey protein powder contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.

Peanuts Whey Protein Powder
Thiamin 0.152 MG 0.609 MG
Riboflavin 0.197 MG 2.017 MG
Niacin 14.355 MG 1.136 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.011 MG ~
Vitamin B6 0.466 MG 0.607 MG
Folate 97 UG 33 UG
Vitamin B12 ~ 2.45 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both peanuts and whey protein powder are high in calcium. Whey protein powder has 709% more calcium than peanut - peanut has 58mg of calcium per 100 grams and whey protein powder has 469mg of calcium.

iron

Peanut has 40% more iron than whey protein powder - peanut has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and whey protein powder has 1.1mg of iron.

potassium

Both peanuts and whey protein powder are high in potassium. Peanut has 27% more potassium than whey protein powder - peanut has 634mg of potassium per 100 grams and whey protein powder has 500mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both peanuts and whey protein powder contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Peanuts Whey Protein Powder
alpha linoleic acid 0.026 G 0.034 G
Total 0.026 G 0.034 G

omega 6s

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

Peanuts Whey Protein Powder
other omega 6 0.004 G ~
linoleic acid 9.715 G 0.264 G
Total 9.719 G 0.264 G



Customize your serving size


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Note: The specific food items compared are: Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) and Whey Protein Powder (Protein powder, whey based, NFS) .

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FAQ

Does peanuts or whey protein powder contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both peanuts and whey protein powder are high in calories. Peanut has 70% more calories than whey protein powder - peanut has 587 calories in 100g and whey protein powder has 352 calories.

Is peanuts or whey protein powder better for protein?
Both peanuts and whey protein powder are high in protein. Whey protein powder has 220% more protein than peanut - peanut has 24.4g of protein per 100 grams and whey protein powder has 78.1g of protein.

Does peanuts or whey protein powder contain more calcium?
Both peanuts and whey protein powder are high in calcium. Whey protein powder has 710% more calcium than peanut - peanut has 58mg of calcium in 100 grams and whey protein powder has 469mg of calcium.

Does peanuts or whey protein powder contain more potassium?
Both peanuts and whey protein powder are high in potassium. Peanut has 30% more potassium than whey protein powder - peanut has 634mg of potassium in 100 grams and whey protein powder has 500mg of potassium.