Pasta vs. Peanut Flour
Nutrition comparison of Pasta and Peanut Flour
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pasta
versus
peanut flour
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pasta and peanut flour:
- Both pasta and peanut flour are high in calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Pasta has 68% less sugar than peanut flour.
- Peanut flour has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Peanut flour is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pasta (Pasta, dry, enriched) and Peanut Flour (Peanut flour, defatted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pasta and peanut flour are high in calories. Pasta has 13% more calories than peanut flour - pasta has 371 calories per 100 grams and peanut flour has 327 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pasta is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to peanut flour for fat. Pasta has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for peanut flour, 59:39:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pasta | Peanut Flour | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 59% |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | 39% |
| Fat | 4% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both pasta and peanut flour are high in carbohydrates. Pasta has 115% more carbohydrates than peanut flour - pasta has 74.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and peanut flour has 34.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both pasta and peanut flour are high in dietary fiber. Peanut flour has 394% more dietary fiber than pasta - pasta has 3.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peanut flour has 15.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pasta has 68% less sugar than peanut flour - pasta has 2.7g of sugar per 100 grams and peanut flour has 8.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both pasta and peanut flour are high in protein. Peanut flour has 300% more protein than pasta - pasta has 13g of protein per 100 grams and peanut flour has 52.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pasta and peanut flour are low in saturated fat - pasta has 0.28g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut flour has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
Pasta and peanut flour contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pasta has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peanut flour has 0.05mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pasta and peanut flour contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pasta has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peanut flour does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Peanut flour has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both pasta and peanut flour contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
| Pasta | Peanut Flour | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.891 MG | 0.7 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.4 MG | 0.48 MG |
| Niacin | 7.177 MG | 27 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.431 MG | 2.744 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.142 MG | 0.504 MG |
| Folate | 237 UG | 248 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Peanut flour is an excellent source of calcium and it has 567% more calcium than pasta - pasta has 21mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut flour has 140mg of calcium.
iron
Both pasta and peanut flour are high in iron. Pasta has 57% more iron than peanut flour - pasta has 3.3mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut flour has 2.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both pasta and peanut flour are high in potassium. Peanut flour has 478% more potassium than pasta - pasta has 223mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut flour has 1290mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pasta has more linoleic acid than peanut flour per 100 grams.
| Pasta | Peanut Flour | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.54 G | 0.143 G |
| Total | 0.54 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 Pasta or Peanut Flour .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Pasta (Pasta, dry, enriched) and Peanut Flour (Peanut flour, defatted) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pasta or peanut flour contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pasta and peanut flour are high in calories. Pasta has 10% more calories than peanut flour - pasta has 371 calories in 100g and peanut flour has 327 calories.
Is pasta or peanut flour better for protein?
Both pasta and peanut flour are high in protein. Peanut flour has 300% more protein than pasta - pasta has 13g of protein per 100 grams and peanut flour has 52.2g of protein.
Does pasta or peanut flour have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both pasta and peanut flour are high in carbohydrates. pasta has 120% more carbohydrates than peanut flour - pasta has 74.7g of carbs for 100g and peanut flour has 34.7g of carbohydrates.
Does pasta or peanut flour contain more calcium?
Peanut flour is a rich source of calcium and it has 570% more calcium than pasta - pasta has 21mg of calcium in 100 grams and peanut flour has 140mg of calcium.
Does pasta or peanut flour contain more iron?
Both pasta and peanut flour are high in iron. Pasta has 60% more iron than peanut flour - pasta has 3.3mg of iron in 100 grams and peanut flour has 2.1mg of iron.
Does pasta or peanut flour contain more potassium?
Both pasta and peanut flour are high in potassium. Peanut flour has 480% more potassium than pasta - pasta has 223mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut flour has 1290mg of potassium.