Calorie comparison
Cashews vs Peanuts
Per 100 grams, cashews is the lighter choice by 14 calories, while peanuts delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Cashews | Peanuts |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 553 | 567 |
| Protein | 18 g | 26 g |
| Carbs | 30 g | 16 g |
| Fat | 44 g | 49 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🥜 Cashews
1 oz (28 g)
155 cal
5 g protein · 8.4 g carbs · 12.3 g fat
🥜 Peanuts
1 oz (28 g)
159 cal
7.3 g protein · 4.5 g carbs · 13.7 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, cashews or peanuts?
Per 100 g, cashews has 553 calories and peanuts has 567. Cashews is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, cashews or peanuts?
Cashews has 18 g of protein per 100 g; peanuts has 26 g. Peanuts wins on protein.
Is cashews or peanuts better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward cashews — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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