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Virginia peanuts
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 563 kcal —
- Protein 25 g 50%
- Carbohydrate 8 g 3%
- Fat 49 g 63%
- Saturated fat 6.4 g 32%
- Fibre 8.5 g 30%
- Sugars 4 g —
- Sodium 10 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 6.6 mg 44%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.65 mg 54%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.13 mg 10%
- Niacin (B3) 12.4 mg 77%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.8 mg 35%
- Vitamin B6 0.35 mg 20%
- Folate (B9) 239 µg 60%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 89 mg 7%
- Iron 2.6 mg 14%
- Magnesium 171 mg 41%
- Phosphorus 380 mg 30%
- Potassium 690 mg 15%
- Zinc 4.4 mg 40%
- Copper 1.1 mg 124%
- Manganese 1.7 mg 74%
- Selenium 7.1 µg 13%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 563 | 25 g | 8 g | 49 g |
| 1 × cup | 146 g | 822 | 37 g | 12 g | 71 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 160 | 7.1 g | 2.3 g | 14 g |
| 2 × cup | 292 g | 1644 | 74 g | 24 g | 142 g |
| ½ × cup | 73 g | 411 | 18 g | 5.9 g | 36 g |
| 3 × cup | 438 g | 2466 | 110 g | 35 g | 214 g |
| 4 × cup | 584 g | 3288 | 147 g | 47 g | 285 g |
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Questions about Virginia peanuts
What makes Virginia peanuts different from other peanuts?
Virginia peanuts are a large-seeded cultivar, often sold in the shell and roasted as a snack. They are especially popular for their size and crunch; they are still legumes, not tree nuts.
How do you roast Virginia peanuts in the shell?
Spread the raw peanuts in one layer on a baking tray and roast at 175 °C for about 20–25 minutes, shaking the tray once. Let them cool before eating, as they continue to crisp as they cool.
Can you eat Virginia peanuts raw?
Yes, if they are sold as food and have been stored well, but raw peanuts are softer and less intensely flavoured than roasted ones. Discard any that smell musty, taste bitter or show mould.
How should you store Virginia peanuts?
Keep shelled peanuts in an airtight container in a cool, dark cupboard and use them within a few months; refrigerate or freeze them for longer storage. Their high oil content means warmth and air can make them turn rancid.
What can you make with Virginia peanuts?
Their large kernels work well roasted in the shell, chopped over salads or noodles, or stirred into peanut brittle. You can also blend them into peanut butter, pausing to scrape down the sides of the blender until the oils make a smooth paste.
Are Virginia peanuts a good source of protein?
A 30 g handful provides 7.6 g of protein and 2.6 g of fibre. Peanuts are also high in magnesium and zinc, with 171 mg of magnesium and 4.4 mg of zinc per 100 g.
Are Virginia peanuts different nutritionally from ordinary peanuts?
Their nutrition is broadly similar: Virginia peanuts provide 25 g of protein per 100 g, compared with 25.8 g in peanuts. Cultivar and preparation can matter more to the finished snack than the name alone.
Are Virginia peanuts safe for dogs?
A small plain, unsalted peanut is not usually toxic to a dog, but avoid salted or seasoned peanuts and never give peanuts in the shell, which can pose a choking or blockage risk. Peanuts are also a common food allergen for people.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 172434 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
