Peanuts are a legume native to South America, widely eaten raw, roasted, or processed into peanut butter, oils, and sauces across cuisines worldwide. Despite being classified as a legume, they are nutritionally closer to tree nuts and are typically consumed in small portions as a snack or ingredient. Per 100 g, raw peanuts provide 568 kcal, 25.2 g of protein, 48.8 g of fat, 15.8 g of carbohydrates, and 8.5 g of dietary fibre. They are a notable source of potassium (690 mg), magnesium (171 mg), folate (240 mcg), and niacin (12.875 mg) per 100 g. No glycemic index value is available for raw peanuts. Suitable for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, pescatarian, and Mediterranean dietary patterns.
How many calories in peanuts?
Raw peanuts contain 568 kcal per 100 g, making them one of the more calorie-dense whole foods due to their high fat content of 48.8 g per 100 g. A typical small handful (around 30 g) comes to roughly 170 kcal.
How much protein is in peanuts?
Raw peanuts provide 25.2 g of protein per 100 g, which is relatively high for a plant-based food. That makes a 30 g serving worth about 7.5 g of protein.
Are peanuts keto-friendly?
Yes, peanuts are included in keto dietary patterns. They contain 15.8 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, but 8.5 g of that is fibre, bringing the net carbohydrate figure to around 7.3 g per 100 g — manageable within typical keto limits when eaten in moderate portions.
Diets
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Glycemic Index
approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 568 kcal |
| Protein | 25.2 g |
| Fat | 48.8 g |
| Carbs | 15.8 g |
| Sugars | 4.7 g |
| Fiber | 8.5 g |
| Starch | 4.3 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 7.1 g |
| Monounsaturated | 24.4 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 15.6 g |
| Trans | 0 g |
| Omega-3 | 0 g |
| Omega-6 | 3.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 89.0 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 171 mg |
| Phosphorus | 376 mg |
| Potassium | 690 mg |
| Sodium | 10.0 mg |
| Zinc | 3.3 mg |
| Copper | 1.1 mg |
| Manganese | 1.9 mg |
| Selenium | 7.2 mcg |
| Iodine | 14.0 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg |
| Retinol | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 7.8 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.65 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.14 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 12.9 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 1.8 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 240 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
| Choline | 52.5 mg |
Other cooking states of Peanuts
Cooked peanuts (587 kcal).
