Brown Rice vs. Peanut Flour
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Brown Rice and Peanut Flour
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
brown rice
versus
peanut flour
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brown rice and peanut flour:
- Both brown rice and peanut flour are high in calories.
- Brown rice has 33.2 times less sugar than peanut flour.
- Peanut flour has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Peanut flour is a great source of iron.
- Peanut flour is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brown Rice (Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Peanut Flour (Peanut flour, defatted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both brown rice and peanut flour are high in calories. Peanut flour has 166% more calories than brown rice - brown rice has 123 calories per 100 grams and peanut flour has 327 calories.
| Brown Rice | Peanut Flour | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 59% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 39% |
| Fat | 7% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Peanut flour is high in carbohydrates and brown rice has 26% less carbohydrates than peanut flour - brown rice has 25.6g 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 888% more dietary fiber than brown rice - brown rice has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peanut flour has 15.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Brown rice has 33.2 times less sugar than peanut flour - brown rice has 0.24g 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 18 times more protein than brown rice - brown rice has 2.7g of protein per 100 grams and peanut flour has 52.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both brown rice and peanut flour are low in saturated fat - brown rice has 0.26g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut flour has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
Brown rice and peanut flour contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - brown rice has 0.17mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peanut flour has 0.05mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Brown rice and peanut flour contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - brown rice has 0.2ug 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.
| Brown Rice | Peanut Flour | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.178 MG | 0.7 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.069 MG | 0.48 MG |
| Niacin | 2.561 MG | 27 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.38 MG | 2.744 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123 MG | 0.504 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 248 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Peanut flour is an excellent source of calcium and it has 45 times more calcium than brown rice - brown rice has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut flour has 140mg of calcium.
iron
Peanut flour is a great source of iron and it has 275% more iron than brown rice - brown rice has 0.56mg 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 14 times more potassium than brown rice - brown rice has 86mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut flour has 1290mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, brown rice has more linoleic acid than peanut flour per 100 grams.
| Brown Rice | Peanut Flour | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.355 G | 0.143 G |
| Total | 0.359 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: Brown Rice (Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Peanut Flour (Peanut flour, defatted) .
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FAQ
Does brown rice or peanut flour contain more calories in 100 grams?Both brown rice and peanut flour are high in calories. Peanut flour has 170% more calories than brown rice - brown rice has 123 calories in 100g and peanut flour has 327 calories.
Is brown rice or peanut flour better for protein?
Peanut flour is a fantastic source of protein and it has 18 times more protein than brown rice - brown rice has 2.7g of protein per 100 grams and peanut flour has 52.2g of protein.
Does brown rice or peanut flour have more carbohydrates?
By weight, peanut flour is high in carbohydrates and brown rice has 30% fewer carbohydrates than peanut flour - brown rice has 25.6g of carbs for 100g and peanut flour has 34.7g of carbohydrates.
Does brown rice or peanut flour contain more calcium?
Peanut flour is a rich source of calcium and it has 45 times more calcium than brown rice - brown rice has 3mg of calcium in 100 grams and peanut flour has 140mg of calcium.
Does brown rice or peanut flour contain more potassium?
Peanut flour is a rich source of potassium and it has 14 times more potassium than brown rice - brown rice has 86mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut flour has 1290mg of potassium.