Peanut Flour vs. Maple Syrup
Nutrition comparison of Peanut Flour and Maple Syrup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
peanut flour
versus
maple syrup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in peanut flour and maple syrup:
- Both maple syrup and peanut flour are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates and potassium.
- Peanut flour has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, maple syrup contains more riboflavin.
- Peanut flour is a great source of iron.
- Peanut flour is an excellent source of dietary fiber and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Peanut Flour (Peanut flour, defatted) and Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both maple syrup and peanut flour are high in calories. Peanut flour has 26% more calories than maple syrup - maple syrup has 260 calories per 100 grams and peanut flour has 327 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, peanut flour is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to maple syrup for fat. Peanut flour has a macronutrient ratio of 59:39:2 and for maple syrup, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Peanut Flour | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 59% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 39% | 100% |
| Fat | 2% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both maple syrup and peanut flour are high in carbohydrates. Maple syrup has 93% more carbohydrates than peanut flour - maple syrup has 67g of total carbs per 100 grams and peanut flour has 34.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Peanut flour is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than maple syrup - peanut flour has 15.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Maple syrup is high in sugar and peanut flour has 86% less sugar than maple syrup - maple syrup has 60.5g of sugar per 100 grams and peanut flour has 8.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Peanut flour is an excellent source of protein and it has 1304 times more protein than maple syrup - maple syrup has 0.04g of protein per 100 grams and peanut flour has 52.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both maple syrup and peanut flour are low in saturated fat - maple syrup has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut flour has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
Peanut flour and maple syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - peanut flour has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Peanut flour has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, maple syrup contains more riboflavin.
| Peanut Flour | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.7 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.48 MG | 1.27 MG |
| Niacin | 27 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.744 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.504 MG | 0.002 MG |
| Folate | 248 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both maple syrup and peanut flour are high in calcium. Peanut flour has 37% more calcium than maple syrup - maple syrup has 102mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut flour has 140mg of calcium.
iron
Peanut flour is a great source of iron and it has 18 times more iron than maple syrup - maple syrup has 0.11mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut flour has 2.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both maple syrup and peanut flour are high in potassium. Peanut flour has 508% more potassium than maple syrup - maple syrup has 212mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut flour has 1290mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, peanut flour has more linoleic acid than maple syrup per 100 grams.
| Peanut Flour | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.143 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.143 G | 0.017 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 Maple Syrup .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Peanut Flour (Peanut flour, defatted) and Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) .
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FAQ
Does maple syrup or peanut flour contain more calories in 100 grams?Both maple syrup and peanut flour are high in calories. Peanut flour has 30% more calories than maple syrup - maple syrup has 260 calories in 100g and peanut flour has 327 calories.
Is maple syrup or peanut flour better for protein?
Peanut flour is a fantastic source of protein and it has 1304 times more protein than maple syrup - maple syrup has 0.04g of protein per 100 grams and peanut flour has 52.2g of protein.
Does maple syrup or peanut flour have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both maple syrup and peanut flour are high in carbohydrates. maple syrup has 90% more carbohydrates than peanut flour - maple syrup has 67g of carbs for 100g and peanut flour has 34.7g of carbohydrates.
Does maple syrup or peanut flour contain more calcium?
Both maple syrup and peanut flour are high in calcium. Peanut flour has 40% more calcium than maple syrup - maple syrup has 102mg of calcium in 100 grams and peanut flour has 140mg of calcium.
Does maple syrup or peanut flour contain more potassium?
Both maple syrup and peanut flour are high in potassium. Peanut flour has 510% more potassium than maple syrup - maple syrup has 212mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut flour has 1290mg of potassium.