Calories in Peanuts, virginia, raw

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Peanuts, virginia, raw contains 563 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 160 kcal.

Roughly 72% 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 124% of the Daily Value for copper, 77% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 74% of the Daily Value for manganese.

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.

563kcal per 100 g
25.2 gprotein
16.5 gcarbohydrates
48.8 gfat
160kcal in 1 oz (28.4 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories C 563 kcal
Total fat ? 48.8 g 63%
Saturated fat ? 6.4 g 32%
Trans fat Z 0 g
Cholesterol Z 0 mg 0%
Sodium ? 10 mg 0.4%
Total carbohydrates C 16.5 g 6%
Dietary fiber I 8.5 g 30%
Total sugars I 4 g
Protein ? 25.2 g 50%
Vitamin A C 0 µg0%
Vitamin C ? 0 mg0%
Vitamin D Z 0 µg0%
Vitamin E I 6.6 mg44%
Vitamin K I 0 µg0%
Thiamin (B1) ? 0.65 mg54%
Riboflavin (B2) ? 0.13 mg10%
Niacin (B3) ? 12.4 mg77%
Pantothenic acid (B5) ? 1.8 mg35%
Vitamin B6 ? 0.35 mg20%
Folate (B9) C 239 µg60%
Vitamin B12 Z 0 µg0%
Calcium ? 89 mg7%
Iron ? 2.6 mg14%
Magnesium ? 171 mg41%
Phosphorus ? 380 mg30%
Potassium ? 690 mg15%
Zinc ? 4.4 mg40%
Copper ? 1.1 mg124%
Manganese ? 1.7 mg74%
Selenium I 7.1 µg13%

% 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: 72%563kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 17%
  • Carbohydrates 11%
  • Fat 72%

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

Copper124%Niacin (B3)77%Manganese74%Folate (B9)60%Thiamin (B1)54%Vitamin E44%Magnesium41%Zinc40%Pantothenic acid (B5)35%Phosphorus30%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein25.2 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 gabove the median for legumes and legume products (median 2.2 g)
  • Fat48.8 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 1.4 g)
  • Saturated fat6.4 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 0.21 g)
  • Sodium10 mgbelow the median for legumes and legume products (median 41 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal4.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water6.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat ?25.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat ?14.9 g
Amino acids (18)
Tryptophan ?0.25 g
Threonine ?0.86 g
Isoleucine ?0.89 g
Leucine ?1.6 g
Lysine ?0.9 g
Methionine ?0.31 g
Cystine ?0.32 g
Phenylalanine ?1.3 g
Tyrosine ?1 g
Valine ?1.1 g
Arginine ?3 g
Histidine ?0.64 g
Alanine ?1 g
Aspartic acid ?3.1 g
Glutamic acid ?5.3 g
Glycine ?1.5 g
Proline ?1.1 g
Serine ?1.2 g
Individual fatty acids (19)
EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) I0 g
DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) I0 g
Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ?14.7 g
SFA 4:0 I0 g
SFA 6:0 I0 g
SFA 8:0 I0.039 g
SFA 10:0 I0.039 g
SFA 12:0 I0.039 g
SFA 14:0 ?0.013 g
SFA 16:0 ?5 g
SFA 18:0 ?1.3 g
MUFA 18:1 ?24.7 g
PUFA 18:3 ?0.019 g
PUFA 20:4 I0.036 g
MUFA 16:1 ?0.053 g
PUFA 18:4 I0 g
MUFA 20:1 ?0.54 g
MUFA 22:1 I0 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I0 g
Carotenoids (7)
Beta-carotene I0 µg
Lycopene I0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin I0 µg
Retinol Z0 µg
Carotene, alpha I0 µg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z0 IU
Cryptoxanthin, beta I0 µg
Other components (9)
Water ?6.9 g
Alcohol Z0 g
Caffeine Z0 mg
Ash ?2.6 g
Theobromine Z0 mg
Energy ?2,356 kJ
Vitamin A, IU ?0 IU
Folic acid Z0 µg
Folate, food ?239 µg

Other forms of Peanuts

Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
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, 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

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
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, creamy 589 24 g 22.7 g 49.4 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 588 21.9 g 24 g 49.5 g
Peanut spread, reduced sugar 650 24.8 g 14.2 g 54.9 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 563 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 160 kcal. 1 cup (146 g): about 822 kcal.

Is raw peanuts high in protein?

Raw peanuts contains 25.2 g of protein per 100 g (50% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7.1 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 16.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 8.5 g of fiber and 4 g of sugars.

How much fat is in raw peanuts?

Raw peanuts contains 48.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6.4 g is saturated (32% 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 (124% DV), Niacin (B3) (77% DV), manganese (74% DV), Folate (B9) (60% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (54% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in raw peanuts?

100 g contains 10 mg of sodium, 0.4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Does peanuts have the same nutrition raw and cooked?

No. Per 100 g, peanuts, virginia, raw has 563 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 172434. 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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