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Peanuts calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of peanuts contains 567 calories, with 25.8 g of protein, 16.1 g of carbohydrate and 49.2 g of fat. It provides 8.5 g of fiber and 4.7 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from fat.
Peanuts are legumes rather than nuts, and they out-protein every actual nut at nearly 26 g per 100 g, with 8.5 g of fibre alongside. An ounce is about 159 calories. Salted and roasted from an open bowl they are the classic accidental 500 calories; in the shell, the work slows you down.
Where the calories come from
Protein 17% Carbs 11% Fat 72%
How peanuts compares
Per 100 g, against the closest legumes in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peanuts | 567 kcal | 25.8 g | 16.1 g | 49.2 g |
| Spanish peanut, raw | 570 kcal | 26.2 g | 15.8 g | 49.6 g |
| Virginia peanut, raw | 563 kcal | 25.2 g | 16.5 g | 48.8 g |
| Virginia peanut, oil-roasted | 578 kcal | 25.9 g | 19.9 g | 48.6 g |
| Valencia peanut, raw | 570 kcal | 25.1 g | 20.9 g | 47.6 g |
Nutrition facts for peanuts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 567 kcal | 158.8 kcal |
| Protein | 25.8 g | 7.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 16.1 g | 4.5 g |
| Fat | 49.2 g | 13.8 g |
| Fiber | 8.5 g | 2.4 g |
| Sugar | 4.7 g | 1.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 6.3 g | 1.8 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in peanuts
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 1.1 mg | 127% |
| Manganese | 1.9 mg | 84% |
| Niacin (B3) | 12.1 mg | 75% |
| Vitamin E | 8.3 mg | 56% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.64 mg | 53% |
| Magnesium | 168 mg | 40% |
| Phosphorus | 376 mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 3.3 mg | 30% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common peanuts servings
How many calories in a portion of peanuts — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 158.8 kcal | 7.2 g | 4.5 g | 13.8 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 567 kcal | 26 g | 16 g | 49 g |
| 1 cup (146 g) | 828 kcal | 38 g | 24 g | 72 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in peanuts?
Peanuts has 567 calories per 100 grams. A typical serving of 1 oz (28 g) has about 158.8 calories.
How much protein is in peanuts?
Peanuts contains 25.8 g of protein per 100 g, or about 7.2 g per 1 oz.
How much sugar is in peanuts?
Peanuts contains 4.7 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Is peanuts a good source of protein?
Peanuts provides 25.8 g of protein per 100 g — about 17% of its calories come from protein.
How much fiber does peanuts have?
Peanuts has 8.5 g of fiber per 100 g. Reference intakes for adults are around 25-30 g of fiber per day, so it contributes meaningfully.
Are these peanuts calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #172430 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
