Peanut Flour vs. Chicken
Nutrition comparison of Peanut Flour and Cooked Chicken
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
peanut flour
versus
cooked
chicken
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in peanut flour and chicken:
- Both chicken and peanut flour are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Peanut flour has 48.3 times less saturated fat than chicken.
- Peanut flour has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, chicken contains more Vitamin B12.
- Peanut flour has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken.
- Peanut flour is a great source of iron.
- Peanut flour is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Peanut Flour (Peanut flour, defatted) and Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both chicken and peanut flour are high in calories. Peanut flour has 73% more calories than chicken - chicken has 189 calories per 100 grams and peanut flour has 327 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, peanut flour is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chicken per calorie. Peanut flour has a macronutrient ratio of 59:39:1 and for chicken, 49:0:52 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Peanut Flour | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 59% | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 39% | ~ |
| Fat | 1% | 52% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Peanut flour is high in carbohydrates and chicken has less carbohydrates than peanut flour - peanut flour has 34.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Peanut flour is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken - peanut flour has 15.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken has less sugar than peanut flour - peanut flour has 8.2g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both chicken and peanut flour are high in protein. Peanut flour has 124% more protein than chicken - chicken has 23.3g of protein per 100 grams and peanut flour has 52.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Peanut flour has 48.3 times less saturated fat than chicken - chicken has 3.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut flour has 0.06g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chicken and peanut flour are low in trans fat - chicken has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and peanut flour does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Peanut flour has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken - chicken has 107mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and peanut flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
Chicken and peanut flour contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken has 0.39mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peanut flour has 0.05mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chicken and peanut flour contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken has 2.1ug 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, chicken contains more Vitamin B12. Both peanut flour and chicken contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Peanut Flour | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.7 MG | 0.121 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.48 MG | 0.302 MG |
| Niacin | 27 MG | 7.107 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.744 MG | 1.327 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.504 MG | 0.538 MG |
| Folate | 248 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.51 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Peanut flour is an excellent source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than chicken - chicken has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut flour has 140mg of calcium.
iron
Peanut flour is a great source of iron and it has 126% more iron than chicken - chicken has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut flour has 2.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both chicken and peanut flour are high in potassium. Peanut flour has 91% more potassium than chicken - chicken has 677mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut flour has 1290mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken has more linoleic acid than peanut flour per 100 grams.
| Peanut Flour | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.143 G | 1.818 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.02 G |
| Total | 0.143 G | 1.838 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: Peanut Flour (Peanut flour, defatted) and Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) .
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FAQ
Does chicken or peanut flour contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chicken and peanut flour are high in calories. Peanut flour has 70% more calories than chicken - chicken has 189 calories in 100g and peanut flour has 327 calories.
Is chicken or peanut flour better for protein?
Both chicken and peanut flour are high in protein. Peanut flour has 120% more protein than chicken - chicken has 23.3g of protein per 100 grams and peanut flour has 52.2g of protein.
Does peanut flour or chicken have more carbohydrates?
By weight, peanut flour is high in carbohydrates and chicken has fewer carbohydrates than peanut flour - peanut flour has 34.7g of carbs for 100g and chicken has no carbs..
Does chicken or peanut flour contain more calcium?
Peanut flour is a rich source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than chicken - chicken has 8mg of calcium in 100 grams and peanut flour has 140mg of calcium.
Does chicken or peanut flour contain more potassium?
Both chicken and peanut flour are high in potassium. Peanut flour has 90% more potassium than chicken - chicken has 677mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut flour has 1290mg of potassium.