Olive Oil vs. Peanut Flour
Nutrition comparison of Olive Oil and Peanut Flour
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
olive oil
versus
peanut flour
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in olive oil and peanut flour:
- Both olive oil and peanut flour are high in calories.
- Olive oil is an excellent source of Vitamin E.
- Peanut flour has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Peanut flour is a great source of iron.
- Peanut flour is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Olive Oil (Oil, olive, salad or cooking) and Peanut Flour (Peanut flour, defatted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both olive oil and peanut flour are high in calories. Olive oil has 170% more calories than peanut flour - olive oil has 884 calories per 100 grams and peanut flour has 327 calories.
| Olive Oil | Peanut Flour | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 59% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 39% |
| Fat | 100% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Peanut flour is high in carbohydrates and olive oil has less carbohydrates than peanut flour - peanut flour has 34.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and olive oil does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Peanut flour is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than olive oil - peanut flour has 15.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and olive oil does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Olive oil has less sugar than peanut flour - peanut flour has 8.2g of sugar per 100 grams and olive oil does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Peanut flour is an excellent source of protein and it has more protein than olive oil - peanut flour has 52.2g of protein per 100 grams and olive oil does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Olive oil is high in saturated fat and peanut flour has 100% less saturated fat than olive oil - olive oil has 13.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut flour has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
Olive oil is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 286 times more Vitamin E than peanut flour - olive oil has 14.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peanut flour has 0.05mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Olive oil has more Vitamin K than peanut flour - olive oil has 60.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peanut flour does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Peanut flour has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Olive Oil | Peanut Flour | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.7 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.48 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 27 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 2.744 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.504 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 248 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Peanut flour is an excellent source of calcium and it has 139 times more calcium than olive oil - olive oil has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut flour has 140mg of calcium.
iron
Peanut flour is a great source of iron and it has 275% more iron than olive oil - olive oil has 0.56mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut flour has 2.1mg of iron.
potassium
Peanut flour is an excellent source of potassium and it has 1289 times more potassium than olive oil - olive oil has 1mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut flour has 1290mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, olive oil has more linoleic acid than peanut flour per 100 grams.
| Olive Oil | Peanut Flour | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.414 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 9.762 G | 0.143 G |
| Total | 10.176 G | 0.143 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Olive Oil (Oil, olive, salad or cooking) and Peanut Flour (Peanut flour, defatted) .
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FAQ
Does olive oil or peanut flour contain more calories in 100 grams?Both olive oil and peanut flour are high in calories. Olive oil has 170% more calories than peanut flour - olive oil has 884 calories in 100g and peanut flour has 327 calories.
Is peanut flour or olive oil better for protein?
Peanut flour is a fantastic source of protein and it has more protein than olive oil - peanut flour has 52.2g of protein per 100 grams and olive oil does not contain significant amounts.
Does peanut flour or olive oil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, peanut flour is high in carbohydrates and olive oil has fewer carbohydrates than peanut flour - peanut flour has 34.7g of carbs for 100g and olive oil has no carbs..
Does olive oil or peanut flour contain more calcium?
Peanut flour is a rich source of calcium and it has 139 times more calcium than olive oil - olive oil has 1mg of calcium in 100 grams and peanut flour has 140mg of calcium.
Does olive oil or peanut flour contain more potassium?
Peanut flour is a rich source of potassium and it has 1289 times more potassium than olive oil - olive oil has 1mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut flour has 1290mg of potassium.