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How Many Calories in Peanuts?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 161 kcal | 7.3g |
| 100g | 567 kcal | 25.8g |
A peanuts contains 567 calories per 100g. A typical a handful (28g) provides about 159 calories. Peanuts is high in calories and is a good source of protein. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Peanuts Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (28g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 567 kcal | 159 kcal |
| Protein | 25.8g | 7.2g |
| Carbohydrates | 16.1g | 4.5g |
| of which Sugars | 4.7g | 1.3g |
| Fat | 49.2g | 13.8g |
| of which Saturates | 6.3g | 1.8g |
| Fibre | 8.5g | 2.4g |
| Sodium | 18.0mg | 5mg |
| Potassium | 705.0mg | 197mg |
| Calcium | 92.0mg | 26mg |
| Iron | 4.6mg | 1.3mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0µg | 0µg |
| Selenium | 7.2µg | 2µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1mg | 0.0mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- High in protein (52% DV) — an excellent source
- High in fibre (30% DV) — an excellent source
- High in fat (63% DV) — an excellent source
- Low in sodium (1% DV)
- A good source of potassium (15% DV)
- High in iron (26% DV) — an excellent source
- A good source of selenium (13% DV)
- High in saturated fat (32% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically
- Calories: 28% DV
- Protein: 52% DV
- Carbohydrates: 6% DV
- Fibre: 30% DV
- Fat: 63% DV
- Saturated fat: 32% DV
- Sodium: 1% DV
- Potassium: 15% DV
- Calcium: 7% DV
- Iron: 26% DV
- Vitamin C: 0% DV
- Vitamin A: 0% DV
- Selenium: 13% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 8% DV
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Good to know
Cooking method matters here too — boiling can leach some water-soluble vitamins into the cooking water, while steaming or roasting tends to retain more.
Does peanuts fit your diet?
High-protein diets
At 25.8g of protein per 100g, peanuts clears the 15g/100g threshold generally used to call a food high-protein — a useful contributor if you're tracking protein intake for muscle maintenance, satiety, or a higher-protein eating pattern.
Fibre intake
Peanuts provides 8.5g of fibre per 100g — a meaningful contribution toward the commonly cited 25-30g daily target, which supports digestion and helps with feeling fuller for longer.
Moderation note
Peanuts is relatively energy-dense (567 kcal/100g) with 6.3g of saturated fat per 100g — fine as part of a varied diet, worth weighing rather than eyeballing if you're watching saturated fat intake specifically.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in peanuts per 100g?
Peanuts contains 567 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is peanuts high in calories?
A a handful of peanuts (28g) has around 159 calories — roughly 8% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is peanuts good for weight loss?
Peanuts is fairly calorie-dense at 567 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A a handful provides about 159 calories.
How much protein is in peanuts?
Peanuts contains 25.8g of protein per 100g.
Is peanuts a good source of fibre?
Yes — peanuts provides 8.5g of fibre per 100g, which is a meaningful contribution toward the commonly cited 28g daily reference intake.
How does peanuts compare to peanuts, spanish, raw?
Peanuts has 567 calories per 100g, close to peanuts, spanish, raw at 570 — 3 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
How many servings of peanuts for 20g of protein?
With 25.8g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 78g of peanuts to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other vegetables closest to peanuts by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peanuts (this page) | 567 kcal | 25.8g | 16.1g | 49.2g |
| Peanuts, Spanish, Raw | 570 kcal | 26.1g | 15.8g | 49.6g |
| Peanuts, Valencia, Raw | 570 kcal | 25.1g | 20.9g | 47.6g |
| Peanuts, Virginia, Raw | 563 kcal | 25.2g | 16.5g | 48.8g |
| Peanuts, Virginia, Oil-roasted, with Salt | 578 kcal | 25.9g | 19.9g | 48.6g |
| Peanuts, Virginia, Oil-roasted, without Salt | 578 kcal | 25.9g | 19.9g | 48.6g |
| Peanuts, Spanish, Oil-roasted, with Salt | 579 kcal | 28.0g | 17.4g | 49.0g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.