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Peanuts vs. Cashews
Nutrition Facts
Calories in Peanuts
Serving Size: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories
854
Total Fat
73 g
Saturated Fat
10 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
23 g
Monounsaturated Fat
36 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
9 mg
Potassium
961 mg
Total Carbohydrate
31 g
Dietary Fiber
12 g
Sugars
6 g
Protein
35 g
Nutrition Facts
Calories in Cashews
Serving Size: 1cup, halves and whole
Amount Per Serving
Calories
786
Total Fat
63 g
Saturated Fat
13 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
11 g
Monounsaturated Fat
37 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
22 mg
Potassium
774 mg
Total Carbohydrate
45 g
Dietary Fiber
4 g
Sugars
7 g
Protein
21 g
You hear all the time that to lose weight, you should track what you eat. There have been many studies that have confirmed that counting calories can help you lose weight faster than those who do not count calories at all. The reason that counting calories is so important is the education you get when it comes to knowing what is in the foods you eat.
It can be very helpful to look at a side-by-side comparison of different foods. By seeing both foods compared, you can make wise choices on what you eat. On this page, we compare Peanuts Versus Cashews to see which food has fewer calories, less fat, more protein, and more fiber.
If people only ate when they felt true hunger, few of us would struggle with our weight. So why (and where) are we eating so much, and what can we do about it? Start here.