Peanut Flour vs. Hemp Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Peanut Flour and Hemp Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
peanut flour
versus
hemp seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in peanut flour and hemp seeds:
- Both hemp seeds and peanut flour are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Hemp seed has 4.4 times less sugar than peanut flour.
- Peanut flour has more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Peanut flour has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Peanut Flour (Peanut flour, defatted) and Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both hemp seeds and peanut flour are high in calories. Hemp seed has 69% more calories than peanut flour - hemp seed has 553 calories per 100 grams and peanut flour has 327 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, peanut flour is much heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to hemp seeds per calorie. Peanut flour has a macronutrient ratio of 59:39:2 and for hemp seeds, 21:6:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Peanut Flour | Hemp Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 59% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 39% | 6% |
| Fat | 2% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Peanut flour is high in carbohydrates and hemp seed has 75% less carbohydrates than peanut flour - hemp seed has 8.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and peanut flour has 34.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both hemp seeds and peanut flour are high in dietary fiber. Peanut flour has 295% more dietary fiber than hemp seed - hemp seed has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peanut flour has 15.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Hemp seed has 4.4 times less sugar than peanut flour - hemp seed has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and peanut flour has 8.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both hemp seeds and peanut flour are high in protein. Peanut flour has 65% more protein than hemp seed - hemp seed has 31.6g of protein per 100 grams and peanut flour has 52.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Peanut flour has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed - hemp seed has 4.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut flour has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Hemp seeds and peanut flour contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - hemp seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peanut flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Hemp seeds and peanut flour contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - hemp seed has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peanut flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Hemp seeds and peanut flour contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - hemp seed has 0.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peanut flour has 0.05mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Peanut flour has more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both peanut flour and hemp seeds contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Peanut Flour | Hemp Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.7 MG | 1.275 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.48 MG | 0.285 MG |
| Niacin | 27 MG | 9.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.744 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.504 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Folate | 248 UG | 110 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both hemp seeds and peanut flour are high in calcium. Peanut flour has 100% more calcium than hemp seed - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut flour has 140mg of calcium.
iron
Both hemp seeds and peanut flour are high in iron. Hemp seed has 279% more iron than peanut flour - hemp seed has 8mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut flour has 2.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both hemp seeds and peanut flour are high in potassium. Peanut flour has 29% more potassium than - hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut flour has 1290mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hemp seed has more linoleic acid than peanut flour per 100 grams.
| Peanut Flour | Hemp Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.143 G | 27.459 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 1.34 G |
| Total | 0.143 G | 28.799 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 Peanut Flour or Hemp Seeds .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Peanut Flour (Peanut flour, defatted) and Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does hemp seeds or peanut flour contain more calories in 100 grams?Both hemp seeds and peanut flour are high in calories. Hemp seed has 70% more calories than peanut flour - hemp seed has 553 calories in 100g and peanut flour has 327 calories.
Is hemp seeds or peanut flour better for protein?
Both hemp seeds and peanut flour are high in protein. Peanut flour has 70% more protein than hemp seed - hemp seed has 31.6g of protein per 100 grams and peanut flour has 52.2g of protein.
Does hemp seeds or peanut flour have more carbohydrates?
By weight, peanut flour is high in carbohydrates and hemp seed has 80% fewer carbohydrates than peanut flour - hemp seed has 8.7g of carbs for 100g and peanut flour has 34.7g of carbohydrates.
Does hemp seeds or peanut flour contain more calcium?
Both hemp seeds and peanut flour are high in calcium. Peanut flour has 100% more calcium than hemp seed - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and peanut flour has 140mg of calcium.
Does hemp seeds or peanut flour contain more iron?
Both hemp seeds and peanut flour are high in iron. Hemp seed has 280% more iron than peanut flour - hemp seed has 8mg of iron in 100 grams and peanut flour has 2.1mg of iron.
Does hemp seeds or peanut flour contain more potassium?
Both hemp seeds and peanut flour are high in potassium. Peanut flour has 30% more potassium than - hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut flour has 1290mg of potassium.