Peanuts Nutrition Facts & Calories
Calories in peanuts
100g of peanuts contain about 563 calories (kcal).
Calories per:
ounce
| handful
| cup
| half cup
For example, a handful of peanuts (45 g) contains about 253 calories.
This is about 13% of the daily caloric intake for an average adult with medium weight and activity level (assuming a 2000 kcal daily intake).
Peanuts key facts
The nutrients that matter most in nuts and seeds, per 100 g, compared with almonds.
| Nutrient (per 100 g) | Peanuts | Almonds a common nut |
|---|---|---|
| Fat | 49 g | 50 g |
| Protein | 25 g | 21 g |
| Magnesium | 171 mg | 270 mg |
| Fiber | 8.5 g | 13 g |
Scroll down for details and nutrition tables.
Nutrition Facts
PeanutsServing size:
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Amount Per Serving:
To visualize how much 253 kcal actually is, keep in mind that the calorie content of handful of peanuts is similar to that of, for example:
- 7.5 walnuts (33 kcal each)
- 2 tablespoons of peanut butter (118 kcal each)
- 1 handful of almonds (232 kcal)
- 2.5 medium apples (96 kcal each)
Take a quick look at the tables below for detailed information about peanuts nutrition.
100g of Peanuts
Nutrition
- Calories 563
- Carbs Total 16.54 g
- Dietary fiber 8.5 g
- Fat 48.75 g
- Saturated fat 6.43 g
- Protein 25.19 g
- Water 6.91 g
Vitamins
- Vit B1 (Thiamine) 0.653 mg
- Vit B2 (riboflavin) 0.131 mg
- Vit B3 (Niacin) 12.375 mg
- Vit B5 1.767 mg
- Vit B6 0.346 mg
- Vit B9 (Folic acid) 0.239 mcg
- Vit E 6.56 mg
Minerals
- Potassium 690 mg
- Magnessium 171 mg
- Calcium 89 mg
- Sodium 10 mg
- Iron 2.55 mg
Per 100 g, Peanuts is an excellent source of vitamin B3 (niacin) (77% DV) and an excellent source of vitamin B1 (thiamine) (54% DV).
How many calories are in peanuts?
- Handful of peanuts (45g)253 kcal
- Cup of peanuts (125g)704 kcal
- Half cup of peanuts (62.5g)352 kcal
- Ounce (oz) of peanuts160 kcal
Compare peanuts:
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Foods with similar calories:
- Pistachios calories 557 kcal
- Puff pastry calories 558 kcal
- Pumpkin seeds calories 559 kcal
- Pepitas calories 559 kcal
- Hershey's Kiss calories 560 kcal
- Cheetos corn snacks calories 560 kcal
- Almonds sliced calories 567 kcal
- Pesto calories 569 kcal
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About the data
Nutrition values on this page are given per 100 g of the food and are based on the official United States Department of Agriculture FoodData Central database. The exact record used for each food is linked under the tables.
Marcin Piotrowicz – calories-info.com creator · Healthy diet and healthy lifestyle promoter. The information is for general purposes and is not medical or dietary advice.
