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Peanuts, roasted (unsalted) vs Cashew nuts
Gram for calorie, Peanuts, roasted (unsalted) carries more protein per kcal than Cashew nuts — 7.1 g protein for 156 kcal against 2.8 g for 88 kcal. For fat loss, where protein-per-calorie matters most, Peanuts, roasted (unsalted) is the better lever. For muscle gain, where total protein grams matter more than the calorie cost, Peanuts, roasted (unsalted) wins with 7.1 g against 2.8 g. On cost, Peanuts, roasted (unsalted) is the cheaper way to hit a protein target — ₹11.3 per 20 g protein versus ₹100. Neither is "bad" — Peanuts, roasted (unsalted) is a nut & seed item and Cashew nuts is a nut & seed item, so the honest answer is usually "both, on different days," not a single winner.
Side by side
| Metric | Peanuts, roasted (unsalted) | Cashew nuts |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 handful (30 g) | 10 pieces (15 g) |
| Calories | 156 | 88 |
| Protein g | 7.1 | 2.8 |
| Carbs g | 5.2 | 3.8 |
| Fat g | 11.9 | 6.8 |
| Cost per serving | ₹4 | ₹14 |
| Best for muscle gain | ✓ | |
| Best for fat loss | ✓ | |
| Best for budget | ✓ |
Questions people ask
- Which has more protein, Peanuts, roasted (unsalted) or Cashew nuts?
- Peanuts, roasted (unsalted) has 7.1 g protein per serving; Cashew nuts has 2.8 g. Peanuts, roasted (unsalted) is ahead in absolute grams.
- Which is better for fat loss?
- Peanuts, roasted (unsalted) carries more protein per calorie, which tends to help with satiety on a calorie deficit — but total daily calories still decide the outcome.
- Which is cheaper per gram of protein?
- Peanuts, roasted (unsalted) is the cheaper source of protein between the two, at current Indian retail prices.