Does peanuts or almonds have more protein?
Peanuts, at 26g per 100g versus 21g for almonds.
Peanuts vs Almonds: Which Has More Protein?
Peanuts wins on protein: 26g per 100g versus 21g, a gap of 5g. Calories and protein quality change the picture, so here is the full comparison.
Head to head, per 100g
What the numbers mean
Peanuts delivers 26g of protein for 567 calories per 100g. Almonds delivers 21g for 579 calories. If you are counting calories as well as protein, peanuts is the leaner choice per 100g.
Protein quality: peanuts is a incomplete protein, almonds is a incomplete protein. Complete proteins carry all nine essential amino acids in useful amounts; incomplete ones are still valuable, they just want a complementary source across the day.
Technically a legume. Pair with grains. ~6g per handful.
Which should you choose?
- For maximum protein per 100g: peanuts (26g).
- For the fewest calories per 100g: peanuts.
- For everyday practicality, the better choice is the one you will actually eat regularly — the difference between 26g and 21g matters far less than consistency across the week.
- Mixing both across the week covers a wider spread of micronutrients than committing to one.
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Which has fewer calories, peanuts or almonds?
Peanuts — 567 calories per 100g versus 579.
Can I swap one for the other in a recipe?
Usually yes, but adjust the weight so the protein matches. To replace 100g of peanuts you need about 124g of almonds.
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