Ingredient swap
Ground Flaxseed vs Peanut Butter
Ground Flaxseed has 18.3 g protein and 534 calories per 100 g; peanut butter has 25 g and 588. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of ground flaxseed (112 g) ≈ ½ cup of peanut butter.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Ground Flaxseed | Peanut Butter |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 534 better | 588 |
| Protein | 18.3 g | 25 gbetter |
| Carbs | 28.9 g | 20 gbetter |
| Fat | 42.2 g | 50 g |
| Fiber | 27.3 gbetter | 6 g |
| Sugar | 1.6 gbetter | 9.2 g |
| Sodium | 30 mgbetter | 459 mg |
| 1 cup weighs | 112 g | 258 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use peanut butter instead of ground flaxseed?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of ground flaxseed (112 g) ≈ ½ cup of peanut butter.
Which has more protein?
Peanut Butter, with 25 g per 100 g versus 18.3 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Ground Flaxseed, with 534 calories per 100 g.