Peanuts vs. Raw Chicken
Nutrition comparison of Peanuts and Raw Chicken
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
peanuts
versus
raw chicken
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in peanuts and raw chicken:
- Both raw chicken and peanuts are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Peanut has more niacin and folate, however, raw chicken contains more Vitamin B12.
- Peanut is a great source of calcium.
- Peanut is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Raw chicken has signficantly less carbohydrates than peanut.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) and Raw Chicken (Chicken, ground, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both raw chicken and peanuts are high in calories. Peanut has 310% more calories than raw chicken - raw chicken has 143 calories per 100 grams and peanut has 587 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, peanuts is much lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to raw chicken per calorie. Peanuts has a macronutrient ratio of 16:14:71 and for raw chicken, 49:0:51 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Peanuts | Raw Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 14% | ~ |
| Fat | 71% | 51% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Raw chicken has signficantly less carbohydrates than peanut - raw chicken has 0.04g of total carbs per 100 grams and peanut has 21.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Peanut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than raw chicken - peanut has 8.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and raw chicken does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Raw chicken has less sugar than peanut - peanut has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and raw chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both raw chicken and peanuts are high in protein. Peanut has 40% more protein than raw chicken - raw chicken has 17.4g of protein per 100 grams and peanut has 24.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Peanut is high in saturated fat and raw chicken has 70% less saturated fat than peanut - raw chicken has 2.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut has 7.7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both raw chicken and peanuts are low in trans fat - raw chicken has 0.07g of trans fat per 100 grams and peanut has 0.03g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Peanut has less cholesterol than raw chicken - raw chicken has 86mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
Peanut has 17 times more Vitamin E than raw chicken - raw chicken has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Raw chicken and peanuts contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - raw chicken has 0.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Peanut has more niacin and folate, however, raw chicken contains more Vitamin B12. Both peanuts and raw chicken contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Peanuts | Raw Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.152 MG | 0.109 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.197 MG | 0.241 MG |
| Niacin | 14.355 MG | 5.575 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.011 MG | 1.092 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.466 MG | 0.512 MG |
| Folate | 97 UG | 1 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.56 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Peanut is a great source of calcium and it has 867% more calcium than raw chicken - raw chicken has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.
iron
Peanut has 93% more iron than raw chicken - raw chicken has 0.82mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both raw chicken and peanuts are high in potassium. Peanut has 21% more potassium than raw chicken - raw chicken has 522mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, raw chicken has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DHA than peanut per 100 grams.
| Peanuts | Raw Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.071 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.023 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.008 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.11 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, peanut has more linoleic acid than raw chicken per 100 grams.
| Peanuts | Raw Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.014 G |
| linoleic acid | 9.715 G | 1.324 G |
| Total | 9.715 G | 1.338 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Peanuts or Raw Chicken .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) and Raw Chicken (Chicken, ground, raw) .
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FAQ
Does raw chicken or peanuts contain more calories in 100 grams?Both raw chicken and peanuts are high in calories. Peanut has 310% more calories than raw chicken - raw chicken has 143 calories in 100g and peanut has 587 calories.
Is raw chicken or peanuts better for protein?
Both raw chicken and peanuts are high in protein. Peanut has 40% more protein than raw chicken - raw chicken has 17.4g of protein per 100 grams and peanut has 24.4g of protein.
Does raw chicken or peanuts contain more potassium?
Both raw chicken and peanuts are high in potassium. Peanut has 20% more potassium than raw chicken - raw chicken has 522mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.