Salmon vs. Peanut Flour
Nutrition comparison of Salmon and Peanut Flour
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salmon
versus
peanut flour
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and peanut flour:
- Both peanut flour and salmon are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Peanut flour has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, salmon contains more Vitamin B12.
- Peanut flour is a great source of iron.
- Peanut flour is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Peanut Flour (Peanut flour, defatted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both peanut flour and salmon are high in calories. Peanut flour has 157% more calories than salmon - peanut flour has 327 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
| Salmon | Peanut Flour | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 67% | 59% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 39% |
| Fat | 33% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Peanut flour is high in carbohydrates and salmon has less carbohydrates than peanut flour - peanut flour has 34.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Peanut flour is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than salmon - peanut flour has 15.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Salmon has less sugar than peanut flour - peanut flour has 8.2g of sugar per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both peanut flour and salmon are high in protein. Peanut flour has 155% more protein than salmon - peanut flour has 52.2g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both peanut flour and salmon are low in saturated fat - peanut flour has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both salmon and peanut flour are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and peanut flour does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Peanut flour has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and peanut flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Salmon has more Vitamin A than peanut flour - salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peanut flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than peanut flour - salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and peanut flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Peanut flour and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - peanut flour has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Salmon and peanut flour contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peanut flour does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Peanut flour has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, salmon contains more Vitamin B12. Both salmon and peanut flour contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Salmon | Peanut Flour | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.7 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.105 MG | 0.48 MG |
| Niacin | 7.995 MG | 27 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 MG | 2.744 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.611 MG | 0.504 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 248 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Peanut flour is an excellent source of calcium and it has 19 times more calcium than salmon - peanut flour has 140mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Peanut flour is a great source of iron and it has 453% more iron than salmon - peanut flour has 2.1mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Both peanut flour and salmon are high in potassium. Peanut flour has 252% more potassium than salmon - peanut flour has 1290mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both salmon and peanut flour contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Salmon | Peanut Flour | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.081 G | 0.143 G |
| Total | 0.085 G | 0.143 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: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Peanut Flour (Peanut flour, defatted) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does peanut flour or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both peanut flour and salmon are high in calories. Peanut flour has 160% more calories than salmon - peanut flour has 327 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is peanut flour or salmon better for protein?
Both peanut flour and salmon are high in protein. Peanut flour has 160% more protein than salmon - peanut flour has 52.2g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does peanut flour or salmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, peanut flour is high in carbohydrates and salmon has fewer carbohydrates than peanut flour - peanut flour has 34.7g of carbs for 100g and salmon has no carbs..
Does peanut flour or salmon contain more calcium?
Peanut flour is a rich source of calcium and it has 19 times more calcium than salmon - peanut flour has 140mg of calcium in 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
Does peanut flour or salmon contain more potassium?
Both peanut flour and salmon are high in potassium. Peanut flour has 250% more potassium than salmon - peanut flour has 1290mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.