Ingredient swap
Peanuts vs Pecans
Peanuts has 25.8 g protein and 567 calories per 100 g; pecans has 9.2 g and 691. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of peanuts (146 g) ≈ 1½ cup of pecans.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Peanuts | Pecans |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 567 better | 691 |
| Protein | 25.8 gbetter | 9.2 g |
| Carbs | 16.1 g | 13.9 gbetter |
| Fat | 49.2 g | 72 g |
| Fiber | 8.5 g | 9.6 gbetter |
| Sugar | 4.7 g | 4 gbetter |
| Sodium | 18 mg | 0 mgbetter |
| 1 cup weighs | 146 g | 99 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 pecans instead of peanuts?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of peanuts (146 g) ≈ 1½ cup of pecans.
Which has more protein?
Peanuts, with 25.8 g per 100 g versus 9.2 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Peanuts, with 567 calories per 100 g.