Calories in Peanuts, boiled
Generic food Cooked Nuts and Seeds
Peanuts, boiled contains 318 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 90 kcal.
Roughly 59% of its calories come from fat, with 25% from carbohydrates and 16% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in nuts and seeds on FoodFactly, where the median is 587 kcal per 100 g across 78 foods.
100 g provides 55% of the Daily Value for copper, 33% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 27% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 318 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 22 g | 28% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.1 g | 15% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 751 mg | 33% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 21.3 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber C | 8.8 g | 31% |
| Total sugars C | 2.5 g | |
| Protein C | 13.5 g | 27% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 4.1 mg | 27% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.26 mg | 22% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.063 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 5.3 mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.15 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 75 µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 32.7 mg | 6% |
| Calcium C | 55 mg | 4% |
| Iron C | 1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium C | 102 mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus C | 198 mg | 16% |
| Potassium C | 180 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 1.8 mg | 17% |
| Copper C | 0.5 mg | 55% |
| Selenium C | 4.4 µg | 8% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 16%
- Carbohydrates 25%
- Fat 59%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein13.5 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 19.3 g)
- Fiber8.8 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 7.4 g)
- Sugars2.5 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 4.7 g)
- Fat22 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 49.8 g)
- Saturated fat3.1 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 6.8 g)
- Sodium751 mgin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 157 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water41.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 10.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 7 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 7 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.011 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.49 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 10.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.3 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 41.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 75 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Peanuts
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peanuts, all types, raw Raw | 567 | 25.8 g | 16.1 g | 49.2 g |
| Peanuts, spanish, oil-roasted, with salt Cooked | 579 | 28 g | 17.5 g | 49 g |
| Peanuts, valencia, raw Raw | 570 | 25.1 g | 20.9 g | 47.6 g |
| Peanuts, valencia, oil-roasted, with salt Cooked | 589 | 27 g | 16.3 g | 51.2 g |
| Peanuts, virginia, raw Raw | 563 | 25.2 g | 16.5 g | 48.8 g |
| Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt Cooked | 587 | 24.4 g | 21.3 g | 49.7 g |
| Peanuts, spanish, oil-roasted, without salt Cooked | 579 | 28 g | 17.5 g | 49 g |
| Peanuts, valencia, oil-roasted, without salt Cooked | 589 | 27 g | 16.3 g | 51.2 g |
| Peanuts, virginia, oil-roasted, without salt Cooked | 578 | 25.9 g | 19.9 g | 48.6 g |
| Peanuts, all types, cooked, boiled, with salt Cooked | 318 | 13.5 g | 21.3 g | 22 g |
| Peanuts, all types, oil-roasted, with salt Cooked | 599 | 28 g | 15.3 g | 52.5 g |
| Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt Cooked | 587 | 24.4 g | 21.3 g | 49.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coconut meat, raw Raw | 354 | 3.3 g | 15.2 g | 33.5 g |
| Coconut, fresh Raw | 354 | 3.3 g | 15.2 g | 33.5 g |
| Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) Raw | 230 | 2.3 g | 5.5 g | 23.8 g |
| Nuts, acorns, raw Raw | 387 | 6.2 g | 40.8 g | 23.9 g |
| Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, flaked, canned Dried or dry | 443 | 3.4 g | 40.9 g | 31.7 g |
| Seeds, breadfruit seeds, raw Raw | 191 | 7.4 g | 29.2 g | 5.6 g |
| Nuts, coconut cream, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat) Raw | 330 | 3.6 g | 6.7 g | 34.7 g |
| Nuts, coconut milk, frozen (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) Frozen | 202 | 1.6 g | 5.6 g | 20.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked peanuts?
100 g of cooked peanuts has 318 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 90 kcal. 1 nut (1.5 g): about 5 kcal. 1 package (50 g): about 159 kcal.
Is cooked peanuts high in protein?
Cooked peanuts contains 13.5 g of protein per 100 g (27% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.8 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 16% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nuts and seeds, that is in the lowest quarter (median 19.3 g).
How many carbs are in cooked peanuts?
Cooked peanuts has 21.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 8.8 g of fiber and 2.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked peanuts?
Cooked peanuts contains 22 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.1 g is saturated (15% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked peanuts contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (55% DV), Niacin (B3) (33% DV), Vitamin E (27% DV), magnesium (24% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked peanuts?
100 g contains 751 mg of sodium, 33% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does peanuts have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, peanuts, boiled has 318 kcal, while peanuts, all types, raw has 567 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2707513. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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