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Spanish peanuts
Calories & nutrition facts
oil-roasted
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 579 kcal —
- Protein 28 g 56%
- Carbohydrate 8.6 g 3%
- Fat 49 g 63%
- Saturated fat 7.6 g 38%
- Fibre 8.9 g 32%
- Sodium 6 mg 0%
- 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 7.7 mg 51%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.32 mg 26%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.09 mg 7%
- Niacin (B3) 14.9 mg 93%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.4 mg 28%
- Vitamin B6 0.26 mg 15%
- Folate (B9) 126 µg 32%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 100 mg 8%
- Iron 2.3 mg 13%
- Magnesium 168 mg 40%
- Phosphorus 387 mg 31%
- Potassium 776 mg 17%
- Zinc 2 mg 18%
- Copper 0.66 mg 73%
- Manganese 2.4 mg 102%
- Selenium 7.5 µg 14%
Similar foods
- Peanutsall types, raw567 kcal / 100 g
- Valencia peanutsoil-roasted589 kcal / 100 g
- Salted roasted peanutroasted, with salt626 kcal / 100 g
- Virginia peanutsraw563 kcal / 100 g
- Pea nutsoilroasted and salted641 kcal / 100 g
- Salted peanutsalted620 kcal / 100 g
- Coated peanutcoated532 kcal / 100 g
- Roasted peanutroasted605 kcal / 100 g
- Caramelized peanutcaramelized568 kcal / 100 g
- Peanut oilsalad or cooking884 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Spanish peanuts
What are Spanish peanuts?
They are a type of peanut, usually small and round with reddish-brown skin. The name describes the peanut type, not where it was grown.
How do you roast Spanish peanuts in the oven?
Spread shelled peanuts in a single layer and roast at 175 °C for about 10–15 minutes, stirring once. They continue to crisp as they cool, so take them out when fragrant and lightly golden.
What are Spanish peanuts used for?
Their small size and flavour make them popular for peanut brittle, praline and other sweets, as well as for snacking. You can also blend them into peanut butter; roasting first gives it a deeper flavour.
How should you store Spanish peanuts?
Keep them in an airtight container in a cool, dark cupboard and use them within a few weeks for the best flavour. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze them in a sealed container to slow them going rancid.
What can you use instead of Spanish peanuts?
Use ordinary peanuts in brittle, sweets or peanut butter; the result will be similar, though the size and texture may differ. For a nut-free alternative, try roasted chickpeas in savoury dishes, but they will not behave like peanuts in a sweet brittle.
How do Spanish peanuts compare with Valencia peanuts?
Both are small, flavourful peanut types, but Spanish peanuts typically have reddish-brown skin, while Valencia peanuts are often sold in their red skins and are known for a sweeter taste. Their nutrition is broadly similar: Valencia peanuts have 589 kcal per 100 g, compared with 579 kcal in Spanish peanuts.
Can you eat Spanish peanuts raw?
Yes, if they are sold as food and are fresh, you can eat them raw. Roasting brings out a fuller flavour and crisp texture; discard any that smell musty or rancid.
Are Spanish peanuts safe for people with peanut allergies?
No: Spanish peanuts are peanuts and can trigger a serious allergic reaction. Do not use them as a substitute for another nut or seed if you need to avoid peanuts.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 3363 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
