Ingredient swap
Peanuts vs Almonds
Peanuts have a little more protein and usually cost much less. Almonds have more fiber.
How to swap
1:1 by weight in snacks and trail mixes. They are different allergens, so one is not safe just because the other is.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Peanuts | Almonds |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 567 | 579 |
| Protein | 25.8 gbetter | 21.2 g |
| Carbs | 16.1 gbetter | 21.6 g |
| Fat | 49.2 g | 49.9 g |
| Fiber | 8.5 g | 12.5 gbetter |
| Sugar | 4.7 g | 4.4 gbetter |
| Sodium | 18 mg | 1 mgbetter |
| 1 cup weighs | 146 g | 143 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use almonds instead of peanuts?
1:1 by weight in snacks and trail mixes. They are different allergens, so one is not safe just because the other is.
Which has more protein?
Peanuts, with 25.8 g per 100 g versus 21.2 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Peanuts, with 567 calories per 100 g.