How many calories are in peanuts?
An ounce of dry-roasted peanuts (28.4 g) has 166 calories. 100 g has 587 calories. On a Nutrition Facts label, calories are rounded to the nearest 5 or 10, so the panel above may show 170.
Nutrition database · Nuts
Peanuts Nutrition Facts, Calories and Protein
An ounce of dry-roasted, unsalted peanuts (28.4 g) has 166 calories, 6.9 g of protein and 14.1 g of fat, most of it unsaturated. The values are for shelled kernels, so the shell is not part of the weight.
Peanuts Nutrition Facts label
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1 oz (28.4 g)
At a glance
- Calories
- 166
- Protein
- 6.9 g · 14%
- Total carbohydrate
- 6 g · 2%
- Total fat
- 14.1 g · 18%
- Dietary fiber
- 2.4 g · 9%
- Total sugars
- 1.4 g · 0%
- Sodium
- 1.7 mg · 0%
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All nutrients for this serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV* | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories and macronutrients | |||
| Calories | 166 | 587 | |
| Total fat | 14.1 g | 18% | 49.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.2 g | 11% | 7.72 g |
| Trans fat | <0.1 g | 0.03 g | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.4 g | 26.2 g | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.8 g | 9.77 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 1.7 mg | 0% | 6 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 6 g | 2% | 21.3 g |
| Dietary fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | 8.4 g |
| Total sugars | 1.4 g | 4.9 g | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0% | 0 g |
| Protein | 6.9 g | 24.4 g | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0% | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg | 0% | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% | 0 mg |
| Vitamin E | 1.4 mg | 9% | 4.93 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0 mcg | 0% | 0 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | <0.1 mg | 4% | 0.15 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.06 mg | 4% | 0.2 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 4.1 mg | 25% | 14.4 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13 mg | 8% | 0.47 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 27 mcg | 7% | 97 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | 0% | 0 mcg |
| Choline | 18 mg | 3% | 64.6 mg |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1% | 58 mg |
| Iron | 0.45 mg | 2% | 1.58 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg | 4% | 634 mg |
| Magnesium | 50 mg | 12% | 178 mg |
| Phosphorus | 103 mg | 8% | 363 mg |
| Zinc | 0.79 mg | 7% | 2.77 mg |
| Copper | 0.12 mg | 13% | 0.43 mg |
| Manganese | 0.51 mg | 22% | 1.79 mg |
| Selenium | 2.6 mcg | 5% | 9.3 mcg |
| Other | |||
| Water | 0.5 g | 1.81 g | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Alcohol | 0 g | 0 g | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA reference values for adults and children 4 years and older). Per-100 g values are USDA figures before label rounding.
Peanuts nutrition by serving size
Every serving below is a USDA household measure for this food, a fraction of one, or a unit conversion. Amounts are USDA values scaled by weight; only the Nutrition Facts panel applies the coarser FDA label rounding.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Total carbohydrate | Protein | Total fat | Dietary fiber | Total sugars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 146 g | 857 | 31 g | 35.6 g | 72.5 g | 12.3 g | 7.2 g |
| 1 peanut | 1 g | 6 | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 0.5 g | 0.1 g | <0.1 g |
| 100 g | 100 g | 587 | 21.3 g | 24.4 g | 49.7 g | 8.4 g | 4.9 g |
How much protein is in peanuts?
An ounce of dry-roasted peanuts (28.4 g) has 6.9 g protein, 14% of the 50 g Daily Value. 100 g has 24.4 g. At 10 to 19% DV per serving, that meets the FDA threshold for a "good source" claim.
How much fat is in peanuts?
An ounce of dry-roasted peanuts (28.4 g) has 14.1 g total fat: 2.2 g saturated, 7.4 g monounsaturated and 2.8 g polyunsaturated.
How much fiber is in peanuts?
An ounce of dry-roasted peanuts (28.4 g) has 2.4 g of fiber, 9% of the Daily Value. 100 g has 8.4 g. That is below the 10% DV a serving needs for a "good source" claim.
How much magnesium is in peanuts?
An ounce of dry-roasted peanuts (28.4 g) has 50 mg of magnesium, 12% of the Daily Value. 100 g has 178 mg. At 10 to 19% DV per serving, that meets the FDA threshold for a "good source" claim.
Peanuts nutrition per 100 grams
100 g of peanuts has 587 calories, 24.4 g protein, 21.3 g carbohydrate, 8.4 g fiber, 4.9 g sugars and 49.7 g fat.
Where the calories in peanuts come from
About 14% of the calories in peanuts come from carbohydrate, 71% from fat and 15% from protein (Atwater factors of 4, 9 and 4 calories per gram).
Are peanuts nuts?
Botanically, peanuts are legumes, related to beans and peas. The pods form underground after the flowers bend down into the soil, which is why peanuts are also called groundnuts. In the kitchen they are used like nuts, and their calories and fat are in the same range as tree nuts such as almonds and cashews.
The US grows four main market types: Runner (most of it goes into peanut butter), Virginia (large kernels, often sold roasted in the shell), Spanish (small, red-skinned, used in candy and mixed nuts) and Valencia, a small share used for natural peanut butter and boiling. The USDA record on this page is for all types, dry-roasted without salt or oil.
Foods made with peanuts
- Peanut butter. Roasted peanuts ground to a paste, often with salt, sugar or oil added. Peanut Butter
- Peanut sauce. Ground peanuts or peanut butter with soy sauce, garlic and lime, served with satay or noodles. Soy Sauce · Garlic
- Peanut stews. West African groundnut stew thickens a tomato and onion base with peanut paste. Tomato · Onion
- Boiled peanuts. Raw green peanuts simmered in salted water in the shell, a Southern US snack.
- Peanut brittle. Peanuts set in hard caramelized sugar. Sugar · Butter
- Trail mix. Peanuts with other nuts, raisins and chocolate pieces. Almonds · Chocolate Chips
How to store peanuts
Because peanuts are mostly fat, they go rancid with time, heat and light. Keep shelled peanuts in a sealed container in a cool, dark place for short storage, or in the refrigerator or freezer for longer. Peanuts in the shell keep better than shelled ones. A bitter or paint-like smell means the oil has oxidized.
Labeling a product made with peanuts
Peanut is one of the major food allergens under US law, so any product containing it needs a "Contains: Peanuts" statement or the word peanut in the ingredient list, separate from any tree nut declaration. For the nutrition panel, weigh shelled peanuts and match the record to your process: this one is dry-roasted and unsalted, so oil-roasted or salted peanuts need the added oil and salt entered as ingredients. Build the label in the label generator and check the reference amount for nuts or for your finished snack in the RACC lookup.
Peanuts nutrition label for Canada, the EU and the UK
The same serving of peanuts, drawn by the label formats other markets require: the Canadian bilingual Nutrition Facts table, the EU nutrition declaration (per 100 g, energy in kJ and kcal, salt instead of sodium) and the UK nutrition information table with reference intakes. The generator switches between these and many more from one recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Valeur nutritive
Per 1 oz (28.4g) / pour 1 oz (28.4g)
Calories
170
% Daily Value* / % valeur quotidienne*
| Fat / Lipides | 14 g | 19 % |
| Saturated / Saturés | 2.2 g + Trans 0 g | 11 % |
| Cholesterol / Cholestérol | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Carbohydrate / Glucides | 6 g | 2 % |
| Fibre / Fibres | 2 g | 9 % |
| Sugars / Sucres | 1 g | 1 % |
| Protein / Protéines | 7 g | |
| Vitamin D / Vitamine D | 0 mcg | 0 % |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1 % |
| Iron / Fer | 0 mg | 2 % |
| Potassium | 180 mg | 5 % |
*5% or less is a little, 15% or more is a lot
*5 % ou moins c'est peu, 15 % ou plus c'est beaucoup
*5 % ou moins c'est peu, 15 % ou plus c'est beaucoup
Nutrition Declaration
| Per 100g | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 2452 kJ / 586 kcal |
| Fat | 50 g |
| of which saturates | 7.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 21 g |
| of which sugars | 4.9 g |
| Protein | 24 g |
| Salt | 0.0 g |
Nutrition Information
Typical values (1 servings per pack)
| Per 100g | Per 28.4g | %RI* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 2452 kJ 586 kcal |
696 kJ 166 kcal |
8.3% |
| Fat | 50g | 14g | 20% |
| of which saturates | 7.7g | 2.2g | 11% |
| Carbohydrate | 21g | 6.0g | 2.3% |
| of which sugars | 4.9g | 1.4g | 1.5% |
| Fibre | 8.4g | 2.4g | - |
| Protein | 24g | 6.9g | 14% |
| Salt | 0.01g | 0 gg | <1% |
*Reference Intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).
This pack contains approximately 1 servings.
Frequently asked questions about peanuts
How many calories are in a cup of peanuts?
A cup of dry-roasted peanuts (146 g) has 857 calories and 35.6 g of protein. A quarter cup is a quarter of that, a little more than the one-ounce serving above.
How many calories are in peanuts in the shell?
The shell is not eaten, so it adds no calories; what counts is the kernel weight. USDA puts a single peanut kernel at 1 g and 6 calories. If you weigh peanuts in the shell, shell them first or the weight will overstate what you eat.
Are raw, roasted or boiled peanuts different in calories?
Dry roasting removes a little water, so roasted peanuts are slightly more concentrated than raw ones, and oil roasting adds some fat. Boiled peanuts absorb water, so they have fewer calories per gram. Salted peanuts carry far more sodium than the 1.7 mg in this unsalted record.
Peanuts vs almonds: which is more nutritious?
Per ounce they are close in calories. Peanuts have a little more protein, while almonds have more fiber, vitamin E and calcium. Compare both on the almonds page.
How many peanuts are in an ounce?
At USDA's 1 g per kernel, an ounce is a little under 30 peanuts. Kernel size varies by type, so larger Virginia peanuts give fewer per ounce.
What is a serving of peanuts?
This page defaults to 1 oz (28.4 g), a USDA household measure. The serving size on a packaged food label is set by the FDA reference amount (RACC) for its category, so a product label can use a different amount. The selector above shows every USDA measure for peanuts.
Can I use peanuts in a Nutrition Facts label calculation?
Yes. Open the generator with peanuts added, enter the weight you use, add your other ingredients and the label is calculated from the same USDA record shown here. A label for a product you sell must reflect your actual recipe and finished serving.
Peanuts compared with other forms
Different forms of the same food are separate USDA records, so each has its own page. Per 100 g:
| Form | Calories | Protein | Total fat | Total carbohydrate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PeanutsPeanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt | 587 | 24.4 g | 49.7 g | 21.3 g |
| Boiled PeanutsPeanuts, all types, cooked, boiled, with salt | 318 | 13.5 g | 22 g | 21.3 g |
| Oil Roasted PeanutsPeanuts, all types, oil-roasted, without salt | 599 | 28 g | 52.5 g | 15.3 g |
| Raw PeanutsPeanuts, all types, raw | 567 | 25.8 g | 49.2 g | 16.1 g |
| Salted PeanutsPeanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt | 587 | 24.4 g | 49.7 g | 21.3 g |
Related foods
Often compared or used with peanuts
- Peanut Butter191 cal per 2 tbsp
- Almonds164 cal per 1 oz (23 whole kernels)
- Cashews163 cal per 1 oz
- Walnuts185 cal per 1 oz (14 halves)
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Tools and guides for labeling peanuts
If you make and sell a product that contains peanuts, these free tools cover the next steps.
- Nutrition Facts label generatorAdd peanuts and your other ingredients; get a US label and other market formats.
- Recipe nutrition calculatorTotal the nutrition of a full recipe and divide it into servings.
- % Daily Value calculatorCheck any amount against the FDA reference values.
- Serving size (RACC) lookupFind the FDA reference amount for your product category.
- Food comparisonCompare peanuts with any other USDA food, per 100 g.
- Ingredient list formatterOrder and format an ingredient statement.
- US Nutrition Facts requirementsWhat 21 CFR 101.9 requires on a label.
Source and method
Nutrient values are from USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018 release, public domain), record 173806: "Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt". Values are stored per 100 g exactly as USDA reports them and scaled to each serving by weight. The Nutrition Facts panel applies the FDA rounding rules in 21 CFR 101.9; tables and text show the scaled amounts at reading precision, so a figure can differ slightly from the panel. A nutrient USDA does not report for this food is shown as not reported, never as a guessed value.
SR Legacy predates the added sugars field. This is a whole or unsweetened food, so added sugars are shown as 0 g. View the USDA record ↗
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