Calories in Peanuts, chocolate covered candy
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Peanuts, chocolate covered candy contains 556 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece (4 g) provides about 22 kcal.
Roughly 59% of its calories come from fat, with 31% from carbohydrates and 10% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for candy containing chocolate on FoodFactly (510 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 52% of the Daily Value for copper, 37% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 26% of the Daily Value for magnesium.
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 | 556 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 37.7 g | 48% |
| Saturated fat C | 14.2 g | 71% |
| Cholesterol C | 14 mg | 5% |
| Sodium C | 50 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 44.1 g | 16% |
| Dietary fiber C | 5.4 g | 19% |
| Total sugars C | 32.9 g | |
| Protein C | 14.3 g | 29% |
| Vitamin A C | 35 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.3 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K C | 3.4 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.13 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.26 mg | 20% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 6 mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.21 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) C | 45 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.45 µg | 19% |
| Choline C | 53.5 mg | 10% |
| Calcium C | 137 mg | 11% |
| Iron C | 2 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium C | 109 mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus C | 270 mg | 22% |
| Potassium C | 477 mg | 10% |
| Zinc C | 2.5 mg | 23% |
| Copper C | 0.47 mg | 52% |
| Selenium C | 6.4 µg | 12% |
% 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 10%
- Carbohydrates 31%
- 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
- Protein14.3 gin the top quarter of candy containing chocolate (median 7.4 g)
- Fiber5.4 gin the top quarter of candy containing chocolate (median 3.4 g)
- Sugars32.9 gin the lowest quarter of candy containing chocolate (median 51.1 g)
- Fat37.7 gin the top quarter of candy containing chocolate (median 29.4 g)
- Saturated fat14.2 gbelow the median for candy containing chocolate (median 15.9 g)
- Sodium50 mgbelow the median for candy containing chocolate (median 64 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water1.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 14.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 4.7 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 | 4.6 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.22 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.059 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.067 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.15 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.15 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.72 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 6.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 5.2 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 13.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.084 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.26 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.25 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.022 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 4 µg |
| Retinol C | 35 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 1.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 12 mg |
| Theobromine C | 123 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almonds, chocolate covered candy | 560 | 13 g | 44 g | 38.8 g |
| Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar | 536 | 15.3 g | 43.6 g | 36.2 g |
| Candies, HERSHEY'S GOLDEN ALMOND SOLITAIRES | 569 | 12 g | 46.9 g | 37.1 g |
| Candies, HERSHEY'S POT OF GOLD Almond Bar | 577 | 12.8 g | 44.9 g | 38.5 g |
| Candies, milk chocolate coated peanuts | 519 | 13.1 g | 49.7 g | 33.5 g |
| Candies, sesame crunch | 516 | 11.6 g | 50.3 g | 33.3 g |
| Dark chocolate candy with nuts, other, NFS | 560 | 8.3 g | 52.2 g | 36.3 g |
| Dark chocolate candy with nuts | 560 | 8.3 g | 52.2 g | 36.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in peanuts?
100 g of peanuts has 556 kcal. 1 piece (4 g): about 22 kcal. 1 fun/snack size (15 g): about 83 kcal. 1 pouch/regular size (55 g): about 306 kcal.
Is peanuts high in protein?
Peanuts contains 14.3 g of protein per 100 g (29% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.57 g in 1 piece (4 g). About 10% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other candy containing chocolate, that is among the highest quarter (median 7.4 g).
How many carbs are in peanuts?
Peanuts has 44.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 5.4 g of fiber and 32.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in peanuts?
Peanuts contains 37.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 14.2 g is saturated (71% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does peanuts contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (52% DV), Niacin (B3) (37% DV), magnesium (26% DV), zinc (23% DV) and phosphorus (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in peanuts?
100 g contains 50 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does peanuts have the same nutrition not specified and raw?
No. Per 100 g, peanuts, chocolate covered candy has 556 kcal, while peanuts, all types, raw has 567 kcal. Processing 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 2710356. 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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