Nuts & seeds

Peanuts: calories and nutrition facts

Per 100 g: 567 kcal, 26 g protein, 7.6 g carbohydrates and 49 g fat. A typical serving (1 handful, 28 g) provides about 159 kcal.

Amount
Energy

159 kcal

665 kJ · 8% of the reference intake (2,000 kcal)

Amount · share of energy

Protein7.2 g · 17%
Carbohydrates2.1 g · 5%
Fat14 g · 75%

Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsper 100 g1 handful · 28 g
Energy2,374 kJ / 567 kcal665 kJ / 159 kcal
Fat49 g14 g
of which saturates6.3 g1.8 g
Carbohydrate7.6 g2.1 g
of which sugars4.7 g1.3 g
Fibre8.5 g2.4 g
Protein26 g7.2 g
Salt0.05 g0.01 g

Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in peanuts?

567 kcal (2,374 kJ) per 100 g. 1 handful (28 g) provides about 159 kcal.

How much fat is in peanuts?

49 g fat per 100 g, of which 6.3 g saturates. 1 handful (28 g) has about 14 g.

How much protein is in peanuts?

26 g protein per 100 g; 1 handful (28 g) has about 7.2 g. That is 17% of the energy.

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Peanuts, all types, raw”, FDC ID 172430. Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.

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