Beef vs. Peanut Flour
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Beef and Peanut Flour
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
beef
versus
peanut flour
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef and peanut flour:
- Both beef and peanut flour are high in calories, iron, potassium and protein.
- Peanut flour has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, beef contains more Vitamin B12.
- Peanut flour is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Peanut Flour (Peanut flour, defatted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both beef and peanut flour are high in calories. Peanut flour has 18% more calories than beef - beef has 277 calories per 100 grams and peanut flour has 327 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to peanut flour per calorie. Beef has a macronutrient ratio of 38:0:62 and for peanut flour, 59:39:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef | Peanut Flour | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 59% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 39% |
| Fat | 62% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Peanut flour is high in carbohydrates and beef has less carbohydrates than peanut flour - peanut flour has 34.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Peanut flour is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than beef - peanut flour has 15.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beef has less sugar than peanut flour - peanut flour has 8.2g of sugar per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both beef and peanut flour are high in protein. Peanut flour has 106% more protein than beef - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and peanut flour has 52.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Beef is high in saturated fat and peanut flour has 99% less saturated fat than beef - beef has 7.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut flour has 0.06g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Peanut flour has less trans fat than beef - beef has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and peanut flour does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Peanut flour has less cholesterol than beef - beef has 88mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and peanut flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Beef and peanut flour contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - beef has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peanut flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Beef and peanut flour contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - beef has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and peanut flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Beef and peanut flour contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - beef has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peanut flour has 0.05mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Beef and peanut flour contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beef has 3ug 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 and folate, however, beef contains more Vitamin B12. Both beef and peanut flour contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Beef | Peanut Flour | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.051 MG | 0.7 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.176 MG | 0.48 MG |
| Niacin | 4.537 MG | 27 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.658 MG | 2.744 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336 MG | 0.504 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 248 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.9 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Peanut flour is an excellent source of calcium and it has 300% more calcium than beef - beef has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut flour has 140mg of calcium.
iron
Both beef and peanut flour are high in iron. Beef has a little more iron (7%) than peanut flour by weight - beef has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut flour has 2.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both beef and peanut flour are high in potassium. Peanut flour has 369% more potassium than beef - beef has 275mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut flour has 1290mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, beef has more linoleic acid than peanut flour per 100 grams.
| Beef | Peanut Flour | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.012 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.39 G | 0.143 G |
| Total | 0.402 G | 0.143 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 Beef or Peanut Flour .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Peanut Flour (Peanut flour, defatted) .
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FAQ
Does beef or peanut flour contain more calories in 100 grams?Both beef and peanut flour are high in calories. Peanut flour has 20% more calories than beef - beef has 277 calories in 100g and peanut flour has 327 calories.
Is beef or peanut flour better for protein?
Both beef and peanut flour are high in protein. Peanut flour has 110% more protein than beef - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and peanut flour has 52.2g of protein.
Does peanut flour or beef have more carbohydrates?
By weight, peanut flour is high in carbohydrates and beef has fewer carbohydrates than peanut flour - peanut flour has 34.7g of carbs for 100g and beef has no carbs..
Does beef or peanut flour contain more calcium?
Peanut flour is a rich source of calcium and it has 300% more calcium than beef - beef has 35mg of calcium in 100 grams and peanut flour has 140mg of calcium.
Does beef or peanut flour contain more iron?
Both beef and peanut flour are high in iron. Beef has a little more iron ( 10%) than peanut flour by weight - beef has 2.3mg of iron in 100 grams and peanut flour has 2.1mg of iron.
Does beef or peanut flour contain more potassium?
Both beef and peanut flour are high in potassium. Peanut flour has 370% more potassium than beef - beef has 275mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut flour has 1290mg of potassium.