Peanut: calories and nutrition facts
100 g of peanut has 587 kcal. 1 oz (28 g): 167 kcal.
Peanut is in the family Nuts, seeds & oils. Per 100 g it provides 24.4 g protein, 21.3 g carbohydrates (8.4 g fiber) and 49.7 g fat: about 71% of its calories come from fat.
What peanut provides most
- High in vitamin B3 (niacin): 14.4 mg per 100 g, 90 % of the Daily Value.
- High in protein: 24.4 g per 100 g, 49 % of the Daily Value.
- High in magnesium: 178 mg per 100 g, 42 % of the Daily Value.
- High in vitamin E: 4.9 mg per 100 g, 33 % of the Daily Value.
- High in fiber: 8.4 g per 100 g, 30 % of the Daily Value.
- High in phosphorus: 363 mg per 100 g, 29 % of the Daily Value.
Worth knowing, per 100 g: saturated fat: 7.7 g.
Peanut per serving
The serving is 1 oz, 28 g, from USDA's household measure.
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 587 kcal | 167 kcal |
| Protein | 24.4 g | 6.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 21.3 g | 6 g |
| Fiber | 8.4 g | 2.4 g |
| Sugars | 4.9 g | 1.4 g |
| Fat | 49.7 g | 14.1 g |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 1.7 mg |
Peanut nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 587 kcal | — |
| Protein | 24.4 g | 49 % |
| Total fat | 49.7 g | 64 % |
| Saturated fat | 7.7 g | 39 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 26.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.8 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Carbohydrates | 21.3 g | 8 % |
| Dietary fiber | 8.4 g | 30 % |
| Total sugars | 4.9 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin E | 4.9 mg | 33 % |
| Vitamin K | 0 µg | 0 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.15 mg | 13 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.2 mg | 15 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 14.4 mg | 90 % |
| B6 | 0.47 mg | 27 % |
| B9 · Folate | 97 µg | 24 % |
| B12 | 0 µg | 0 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4 % |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9 % |
| Magnesium | 178 mg | 42 % |
| Phosphorus | 363 mg | 29 % |
| Potassium | 634 mg | 13 % |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0 % |
| Zinc | 2.8 mg | 25 % |
| Selenium | 9.3 µg | 17 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0.03 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other nuts, seeds & oils
Of 5 foods in this family on Micela, peanut ranks 2nd for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🌰 Walnut | 654 | 15.2 g |
| 2 | 🥜 Peanut | 587 | 24.4 g |
| 3 | 🌻 Sunflower | 582 | 19.3 g |
| 4 | 🥥 Coconut | 354 | 3.3 g |
| 5 | 🫒 Olive | 145 | 1 g |
Among Micela's 180 foods, peanut is in the top 10 for vitamin B3 (niacin) (1st), magnesium (2nd), potassium (3rd), vitamin E (3rd), fat (4th), phosphorus (5th), fiber (8th).
Where it comes from
The Chaco and Andean valleys, between Bolivia and Paraguay.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does peanut have?
100 g of peanut has 587 kcal. 1 oz (28 g) has 167 kcal.
How much protein does peanut have?
24.4 g per 100 g; 6.9 g in 1 oz.
How many carbs does peanut have?
21.3 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 8.4 g is fiber and 4.9 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals does peanut have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: vitamin B3 (niacin), 90 %; protein, 49 %; magnesium, 42 %; vitamin E, 33 %.
Where does peanut come from?
The Chaco and Andean valleys, between Bolivia and Paraguay. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 16390 · Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt · Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt
One serving (1 oz) is about 8% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers