Shrimp vs. Peanut Flour
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Peanut Flour
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
peanut flour
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and peanut flour:
- Both shrimp and peanut flour are high in calcium and protein.
- Peanut flour has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12.
- Peanut flour has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Peanut flour is a great source of iron.
- Peanut flour is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Peanut Flour (Peanut flour, defatted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Peanut flour is high in calories and shrimp has 78% less calories than peanut flour - shrimp has 71 calories per 100 grams and peanut flour has 327 calories.
| Shrimp | Peanut Flour | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 59% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 39% |
| Fat | 20% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Peanut flour is high in carbohydrates and shrimp has 97% less carbohydrates than peanut flour - shrimp has 0.91g 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 shrimp - peanut flour has 15.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Shrimp has less sugar than peanut flour - peanut flour has 8.2g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both shrimp and peanut flour are high in protein. Peanut flour has 284% more protein than shrimp - shrimp has 13.6g of protein per 100 grams and peanut flour has 52.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both shrimp and peanut flour are low in saturated fat - shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut flour has 0.06g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and peanut flour are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and peanut flour does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Peanut flour has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and peanut flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Shrimp has more Vitamin A than peanut flour - shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peanut flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and peanut flour contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and peanut flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Shrimp and peanut flour contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peanut flour has 0.05mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Shrimp and peanut flour contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - shrimp has 0.3ug 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, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12.
| Shrimp | Peanut Flour | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.7 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.48 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 27 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 2.744 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.504 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 248 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both shrimp and peanut flour are high in calcium. Peanut flour has 159% more calcium than shrimp - shrimp has 54mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut flour has 140mg of calcium.
iron
Peanut flour is a great source of iron and it has 900% more iron than shrimp - shrimp has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut flour has 2.1mg of iron.
potassium
Peanut flour is an excellent source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than shrimp - shrimp has 113mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut flour has 1290mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both shrimp and peanut flour contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Shrimp | Peanut Flour | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 0.143 G |
| Total | 0.101 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: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Peanut Flour (Peanut flour, defatted) .
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FAQ
Does shrimp or peanut flour contain more calories in 100 grams?Peanut flour is high in calories and shrimp has 80% less calories than peanut flour - shrimp has 71 calories in 100g and peanut flour has 327 calories.
Is shrimp or peanut flour better for protein?
Both shrimp and peanut flour are high in protein. Peanut flour has 280% more protein than shrimp - shrimp has 13.6g of protein per 100 grams and peanut flour has 52.2g of protein.
Does shrimp or peanut flour have more carbohydrates?
By weight, peanut flour is high in carbohydrates and shrimp has 100% fewer carbohydrates than peanut flour - shrimp has 0.91g of carbs for 100g and peanut flour has 34.7g of carbohydrates.
Does shrimp or peanut flour contain more calcium?
Both shrimp and peanut flour are high in calcium. Peanut flour has 160% more calcium than shrimp - shrimp has 54mg of calcium in 100 grams and peanut flour has 140mg of calcium.
Does shrimp or peanut flour contain more potassium?
Peanut flour is a rich source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than shrimp - shrimp has 113mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut flour has 1290mg of potassium.