Calories in Peanuts, all types, raw
Generic food Raw Beans and Legumes
Peanuts, all types, raw contains 567 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 161 kcal.
Roughly 73% of its calories come from fat, with 17% from protein and 11% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in legumes and legume products on FoodFactly, where the median is 127 kcal per 100 g across 312 foods.
100 g provides 127% of the Daily Value for copper, 84% of the Daily Value for manganese and 75% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 567 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 49.2 g | 63% |
| Saturated fat C | 6.3 g | 31% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 18 mg | 0.8% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 16.1 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 8.5 g | 30% |
| Total sugars I | 4.7 g | |
| Protein M | 25.8 g | 52% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 8.3 mg | 56% |
| Vitamin K I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.64 mg | 53% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.14 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 12.1 mg | 75% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 1.8 mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.35 mg | 20% |
| Folate (B9) C | 240 µg | 60% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline ? | 52.5 mg | 10% |
| Calcium M | 92 mg | 7% |
| Iron M | 4.6 mg | 25% |
| Magnesium M | 168 mg | 40% |
| Phosphorus M | 376 mg | 30% |
| Potassium M | 705 mg | 15% |
| Zinc M | 3.3 mg | 30% |
| Copper M | 1.1 mg | 127% |
| Manganese M | 1.9 mg | 84% |
| Selenium I | 7.2 µg | 13% |
% 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 17%
- Carbohydrates 11%
- Fat 73%
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
- Protein25.8 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 8.9 g)
- Fiber8.5 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 5.3 g)
- Sugars4.7 gabove the median for legumes and legume products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat49.2 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 1.4 g)
- Saturated fat6.3 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 0.21 g)
- Sodium18 mgbelow the median for legumes and legume products (median 41 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water6.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 24.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 15.6 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.25 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.88 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.91 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.7 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.93 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.32 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.33 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 1.4 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 1 g |
| Valine ? | 1.1 g |
| Arginine ? | 3.1 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.65 g |
| Alanine ? | 1 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 3.1 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 5.4 g |
| Glycine ? | 1.6 g |
| Proline ? | 1.1 g |
| Serine ? | 1.3 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) Z | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) Z | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 15.6 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.025 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 5.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 1.1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 23.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 18:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.66 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) Z | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene I | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 0 µg |
Other components (12)
| Water M | 6.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 2.3 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 2,374 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 240 µg |
| Betaine M | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 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, 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 |
| Peanuts, spanish, raw Raw | 570 | 26.2 g | 15.8 g | 49.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peanut butter, chunk style, without salt | 589 | 24.1 g | 21.6 g | 49.9 g |
| Peanut butter, chunk style, with salt | 589 | 24.1 g | 21.6 g | 49.9 g |
| Peanut butter, reduced sodium | 590 | 24 g | 21.8 g | 49.9 g |
| Peanut butter with omega-3, creamy | 608 | 24.5 g | 17 g | 54.2 g |
| Peanut butter, creamy | 589 | 24 g | 22.7 g | 49.4 g |
| Peanut spread, reduced sugar | 650 | 24.8 g | 14.2 g | 54.9 g |
| Peanut Butter, smooth | 588 | 21.9 g | 24 g | 49.5 g |
| Peanut butter, smooth, vitamin and mineral fortified | 591 | 25.7 g | 18.8 g | 50.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw peanuts?
100 g of raw peanuts has 567 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 161 kcal. 1 cup (146 g): about 828 kcal.
Is raw peanuts high in protein?
Raw peanuts contains 25.8 g of protein per 100 g (52% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7.3 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other legumes and legume products, that is among the highest quarter (median 8.9 g).
How many carbs are in raw peanuts?
Raw peanuts has 16.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 8.5 g of fiber and 4.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw peanuts?
Raw peanuts contains 49.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6.3 g is saturated (31% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw peanuts contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (127% DV), manganese (84% DV), Niacin (B3) (75% DV), Folate (B9) (60% DV) and Vitamin E (56% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw peanuts?
100 g contains 18 mg of sodium, 0.8% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does peanuts have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, peanuts, all types, raw has 567 kcal, while peanuts, spanish, oil-roasted, with salt has 579 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: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 172430. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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