Calories in Peanuts, raw
Generic food Raw Beans and Legumes
Peanuts, raw contains 551 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of reference amount, racc (30 g) provides about 165 kcal.
Roughly 66% of its calories come from fat, with 18% from carbohydrates and 16% from protein (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 73% of the Daily Value for manganese, 51% of the Daily Value for copper and 43% of the Daily Value for magnesium.
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: Foundation Foods, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 551 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 43.3 g | 56% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium M | 1.5 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 26.5 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber M | 8 g | 29% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein C | 23.2 g | 46% |
| Calcium M | 49.1 mg | 4% |
| Iron M | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium M | 180 mg | 43% |
| Phosphorus M | 380 mg | 30% |
| Potassium M | 636 mg | 14% |
| Zinc M | 2.8 mg | 25% |
| Copper M | 0.46 mg | 51% |
| Manganese M | 1.7 mg | 73% |
| Selenium M | 17.8 µg | 32% |
% 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 18%
- Fat 66%
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
- Protein23.2 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 8.9 g)
- Fiber8 gabove the median for legumes and legume products (median 5.3 g)
- Fat43.3 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 1.4 g)
- Sodium1.5 mgin the lowest quarter of legumes and legume products (median 41 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water4.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Other components (3)
| Water M | 4.8 g |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen M | 4.3 g |
| Ash M | 2.2 g |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peanut butter, creamy | 589 | 24 g | 22.7 g | 49.4 g |
| Peanut Butter, smooth | 588 | 21.9 g | 24 g | 49.5 g |
| 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, smooth, without salt | 598 | 22.2 g | 22.3 g | 51.4 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 551 kcal. Reference amount, racc (30 g): about 165 kcal.
Is raw peanuts high in protein?
Raw peanuts contains 23.2 g of protein per 100 g (46% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7 g in reference amount, racc (30 g). About 16% 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 26.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 8 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw peanuts?
Raw peanuts contains 43.3 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does raw peanuts contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (73% DV), copper (51% DV), magnesium (43% DV), selenium (32% DV) and phosphorus (30% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw peanuts?
100 g contains 1.5 mg of sodium, 0.1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does peanuts have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, peanuts, raw has 551 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: Foundation Foods, record dated April 20, 2023. 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: Foundation Foods, record 2515376. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 20, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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