Peanut Flour vs. Cayenne Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Peanut Flour and Cayenne Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
peanut flour
versus
cayenne pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in peanut flour and cayenne pepper:
- Both cayenne pepper and peanut flour are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than peanut flour.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin E.
- Peanut flour has 50.7 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
- Peanut flour has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, cayenne pepper contains more Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Peanut Flour (Peanut flour, defatted) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cayenne pepper and peanut flour are high in calories. Cayenne pepper is very similar to cayenne pepper for calories - cayenne pepper has 318 calories per 100 grams and peanut flour has 327 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, peanut flour is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cayenne pepper per calorie. Peanut flour has a macronutrient ratio of 59:39:2 and for cayenne pepper, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Peanut Flour | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 59% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 39% | 53% |
| Fat | 2% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cayenne pepper and peanut flour are high in carbohydrates. Cayenne pepper has 63% more carbohydrates than peanut flour - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and peanut flour has 34.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cayenne pepper and peanut flour are high in dietary fiber. Cayenne pepper has 72% more dietary fiber than peanut flour - cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peanut flour has 15.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cayenne pepper and peanut flour contain similar amounts of sugar - cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and peanut flour has 8.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both cayenne pepper and peanut flour are high in protein. Peanut flour has 335% more protein than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and peanut flour has 52.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Peanut flour has 50.7 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut flour has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than peanut flour - cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peanut flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than peanut flour - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peanut flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 595 times more Vitamin E than peanut flour - cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peanut flour has 0.05mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has signficantly more Vitamin K than peanut flour - cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peanut flour does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Peanut flour has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, cayenne pepper contains more Vitamin B6. Both peanut flour and cayenne pepper contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Peanut Flour | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.7 MG | 0.328 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.48 MG | 0.919 MG |
| Niacin | 27 MG | 8.701 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.744 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.504 MG | 2.45 MG |
| Folate | 248 UG | 106 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cayenne pepper and peanut flour are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has a little more calcium (6%) than peanut flour by weight - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut flour has 140mg of calcium.
iron
Both cayenne pepper and peanut flour are high in iron. Cayenne pepper has 271% more iron than peanut flour - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut flour has 2.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both cayenne pepper and peanut flour are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 102% more potassium than - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut flour has 1290mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than peanut flour per 100 grams.
| Peanut Flour | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.143 G | 7.71 G |
| Total | 0.143 G | 7.71 G |
Customize your serving size
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You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Peanut Flour or Cayenne Pepper .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Peanut Flour (Peanut flour, defatted) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) .
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FAQ
Does cayenne pepper or peanut flour contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cayenne pepper and peanut flour are high in calories. Cayenne pepper is quite similar to cayenne pepper for calories - cayenne pepper has 318 calories in 100g and peanut flour has 327 calories.
Is cayenne pepper or peanut flour better for protein?
Both cayenne pepper and peanut flour are high in protein. Peanut flour has 340% more protein than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 12g of protein per 100 grams and peanut flour has 52.2g of protein.
Does cayenne pepper or peanut flour have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cayenne pepper and peanut flour are high in carbohydrates. cayenne pepper has 60% more carbohydrates than peanut flour - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbs for 100g and peanut flour has 34.7g of carbohydrates.
Does cayenne pepper or peanut flour contain more calcium?
Both cayenne pepper and peanut flour are high in calcium. Cayenne pepper has a little more calcium ( 10%) than peanut flour by weight - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium in 100 grams and peanut flour has 140mg of calcium.
Does cayenne pepper or peanut flour contain more iron?
Both cayenne pepper and peanut flour are high in iron. Cayenne pepper has 270% more iron than peanut flour - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron in 100 grams and peanut flour has 2.1mg of iron.
Does cayenne pepper or peanut flour contain more potassium?
Both cayenne pepper and peanut flour are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 100% more potassium than - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut flour has 1290mg of potassium.