Peanuts vs Beans
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Peanuts, all types, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Peanuts 567
Beans 237
Protein (g)
Peanuts 25.8
Beans 3.80
Carbs (g)
Peanuts 16.1
Beans 55.0
Fat (g)
Peanuts 49.2
Beans 0.030
Fiber (g)
Peanuts 8.50
Beans —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Peanuts, all types, raw — 25.8g vs 3.80g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, canned, sweetened — 237 vs 567 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Peanuts, all types, raw scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Peanuts | Beans | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 567 kcal | 237 kcal | +139% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 6.50 g | 40.6 g | -84% |
| Protein | 25.8 g | 3.80 g | +579% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 49.2 g | 0.030 g | +164033% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 16.1 g | 55.0 g | -71% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 8.50 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 6.28 g | 0.011 g | +56982% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 24.4 g | 0.003 g | +814100% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.640 mg | 0.101 mg | +534% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.135 mg | 0.056 mg | +141% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 12.1 mg | 0.631 mg | +1812% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 1.77 mg | 0.378 mg | +367% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.348 mg | 0.084 mg | +314% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 240 ug | 107 ug | +124% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 52.5 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 8.33 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 92.0 mg | 22.0 mg | +318% |
| Iron, Fe | 4.58 mg | 1.13 mg | +305% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 168 mg | 31.0 mg | +442% |
| Phosphorus, P | 376 mg | 74.0 mg | +408% |
| Potassium, K | 705 mg | 119 mg | +492% |
| Sodium, Na | 18.0 mg | 218 mg | -92% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.27 mg | 1.56 mg | +110% |
| Copper, Cu | 1.14 mg | 0.265 mg | +332% |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.93 mg | 0.504 mg | +284% |
| Selenium, Se | 7.20 ug | 3.20 ug | +125% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2374 kj | 992 kj | +139% |
| Ash | 2.33 g | 0.580 g | +302% |
| Total Sugars | 4.72 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 240 ug | 107 ug | +124% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 240 ug | 107 ug | +124% |
| Betaine | 0.600 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 5.00 IU | -100% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.025 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 5.15 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 1.10 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.009 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 23.8 g | 0.003 g | +791767% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.661 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 15.6 g | 0.006 g | +259200% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 15.6 g | 0.006 g | +259150% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.003 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.250 g | 0.036 g | +594% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.883 g | 0.129 g | +584% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.907 g | 0.151 g | +501% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.67 g | 0.319 g | +424% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.926 g | 0.286 g | +224% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.317 g | 0.040 g | +693% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.331 g | 0.035 g | +846% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.38 g | 0.201 g | +585% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 1.05 g | 0.113 g | +828% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.08 g | 0.196 g | +452% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 3.09 g | 0.246 g | +1154% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.652 g | 0.100 g | +552% |
| Alanine | 1.02 g | 0.222 g | +362% |
| Aspartic acid | 3.15 g | 0.451 g | +598% |
| Glutamic acid | 5.39 g | 0.593 g | +809% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.55 g | 0.145 g | +972% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.14 g | 0.167 g | +581% |
| Serine | 1.27 g | 0.187 g | +580% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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