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Peanuts
Calories & nutrition facts
all types, raw
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 567 kcal —
- Protein 26 g 52%
- Carbohydrate 7.6 g 3%
- Fat 49 g 63%
- Saturated fat 6.3 g 31%
- Fibre 8.5 g 30%
- Sugars 4.7 g —
- Sodium 18 mg 1%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 8.3 mg 56%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.64 mg 53%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.14 mg 10%
- Niacin (B3) 12.1 mg 75%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.8 mg 35%
- Vitamin B6 0.35 mg 20%
- Folate (B9) 240 µg 60%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 52.5 mg 10%
Minerals
- Calcium 92 mg 7%
- Iron 4.6 mg 25%
- Magnesium 168 mg 40%
- Phosphorus 376 mg 30%
- Potassium 705 mg 15%
- Zinc 3.3 mg 30%
- Copper 1.1 mg 127%
- Manganese 1.9 mg 84%
- Selenium 7.2 µg 13%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 567 | 26 g | 7.6 g | 49 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 161 | 7.3 g | 2.2 g | 14 g |
| 1 × cup | 146 g | 828 | 38 g | 11 g | 72 g |
| 2 × oz | 56.7 g | 321 | 15 g | 4.3 g | 28 g |
| ½ × oz | 14.2 g | 80 | 3.7 g | 1.1 g | 7 g |
| 3 × oz | 85.1 g | 482 | 22 g | 6.5 g | 42 g |
| 4 × oz | 113.4 g | 643 | 29 g | 8.7 g | 56 g |
Similar foods
- Natural peanut butter585 kcal / 100 g
- Roasted peanutroasted605 kcal / 100 g
- Unsalted peanutunsalted627 kcal / 100 g
- Spanish peanutsraw570 kcal / 100 g
- Coated peanutcoated532 kcal / 100 g
- Pea nutsoilroasted and salted641 kcal / 100 g
- Pistachio nutsraw560 kcal / 100 g
- Pistachiosraw576 kcal / 100 g
- Nuts563 kcal / 100 g
- Peasraw83 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Peanuts
How do you roast peanuts at home?
Spread shelled peanuts in one layer and roast at 175 °C for 10–15 minutes, stirring once; they continue to darken as they cool, so take them out when lightly golden. Let them cool fully before storing.
How should you store peanuts so they stay fresh?
Keep them in an airtight container in a cool, dark cupboard, away from heat and sunlight. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze them; bring them back to room temperature before using so they regain their aroma.
What can you make with peanuts besides peanut butter?
Chop them over noodle salads, stir-fries and porridge, or blend them with coconut milk, lime and a little chilli for a quick peanut sauce. They are also used in satay sauce and African groundnut stew.
Are peanuts nuts or legumes?
Despite the name, peanuts are legumes, related to beans and peas rather than tree nuts. Their flowers grow above ground, but after pollination the stalk bends down and the pods mature underground.
What can you use instead of peanuts in a recipe?
For a similar crunch, try toasted cashews or chopped almonds; for a seed-based option, use toasted sunflower seeds. In sauces, smooth tahini or sunflower-seed butter can replace peanut butter, though the flavour will be different.
Can young children eat whole peanuts?
Whole peanuts are a choking risk for young children; serve them finely ground or as a thin spread instead. Peanuts can also cause severe allergic reactions, so avoid them if someone is allergic and prevent contact with their food.
What is a typical portion of peanuts, and what nutrients stand out?
A small handful is about 28 g and provides 159 kcal. Peanuts are high in protein, fibre, magnesium and niacin; a 100 g portion provides 26 g of protein and 168 mg of magnesium.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 172430 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
