Calories in Peanuts

Peanuts has about 170 calories per 1 katori (30 g), with 7.7 g protein, 4.8 g carbs and 14.8 g fat. Per 100 g it has 567 kcal.

Featured in: High-Protein Vegetarian Foods, High-Fibre Foods, Iron-Rich Foods

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170kcal
Calories · 1 katori (30 g)
7.7g
Protein · 1 katori (30 g)
4.8g
Carbs · 1 katori (30 g)
14.8g
Fat · 1 katori (30 g)
Carbs 10%Protein 17%Fat 73%share of calories

Peanuts calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 katori (30 g)170 kcal7.7 g4.8 g14.8 g
1 tbsp (10 g)57 kcal2.6 g1.6 g4.9 g
100 g567 kcal25.8 g16.1 g49.2 g

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Peanuts nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 katori (30 g)
Calories567 kcal170 kcal
Protein25.8 g7.7 g
Carbohydrates16.1 g4.8 g
Fat49.2 g14.8 g
Fibre8.5 g2.6 g
Sugar4.7 g1.4 g
Sodium18 mg5 mg
Calcium92 mg28 mg
Iron4.6 mg1.4 mg
Potassium705 mg212 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Peanuts healthy?

  • ●Peanuts is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 567 kcal per 100 g. About 10% of its calories come from carbs, 17% from protein and 73% from fat.
  • ●On a fat-loss diet, measure your portion. 1 katori (30 g) already adds 170 kcal, and it's easy to eat more than you meant to.
  • ●It's high in fibre (8.5 g per 100 g), which helps digestion, fullness and steadier blood sugar.

To burn it off: 1 katori (30 g) (170 kcal) takes about 34 min of brisk walking or 15 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Peanuts: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Peanuts?

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One serving of Peanuts, 1 katori (30 g), has roughly 170 calories, with 7.7 g protein, 4.8 g carbohydrates, 14.8 g fat and 2.6 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Peanuts?

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100 g of Peanuts has 567 kcal, with 25.8 g protein, 16.1 g carbs, 49.2 g fat, 8.5 g fibre and 4.7 g sugar.

How much protein is in Peanuts?

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Peanuts has 25.8 g protein per 100 g (7.7 g in 1 katori (30 g)). Protein provides about 17% of its calories.

Is Peanuts good for weight loss?

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Only in measured portions. At 567 kcal per 100 g it is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast. 1 katori (30 g) adds 170 kcal, so count it within your daily target.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Peanuts?

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Burning roughly 170 kcal takes about 34 minutes of brisk walking or 15 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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