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Peanuts calories and nutrition
A 1 oz serving of raw peanuts (28.4 g) has 161 calories, with 7.3 g of protein, 4.6 g of carbs and 14 g of fat. That is 567 calories per 100 g.
Raw peanuts, edible kernels. Data: USDA FoodData Central, “Peanuts, all types, raw”. Weights refer to edible raw kernels, without shells. Roasted, salted and coated peanuts need their own entries; these figures do not describe peanut butter or protein powder.
Serving size
1 oz · 28.4 g
161 calories
- Protein
- 7.3 g17% of calories · 15% DV
- Carbs
- 4.6 g11% of calories · 2% DV
- Fat
- 14 g73% of calories · 18% DV
- Fiber
- 2.4 g
- Sugars
- 1.3 g
- Saturated fat
- 1.8 g
- Sodium
- 5.1 mg
Calories in peanuts by serving
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz28.4 g | 161 | 7.3 g | 4.6 g | 14 g |
| 1 cup146 g | 828 | 37.7 g | 23.5 g | 71.9 g |
| 100 g100 g | 567 | 25.8 g | 16.1 g | 49.2 g |
Serving weights are USDA’s household measures for this food.
Peanuts nutrition facts
Per 100 g, 567 calories: 17% from protein, 11% from carbs and 73% from fat.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving1 oz · 28.4 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 567 | 161 | – |
| Total fat | 49.2 g | 14 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 6.3 g | 1.8 g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 18 mg | 5.1 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 16.1 g | 4.6 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber | 8.5 g | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Total sugars | 4.7 g | 1.3 g | – |
| Protein | 25.8 g | 7.3 g | 15% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 92 mg | 26.1 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 705 mg | 199.9 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
% Daily Value is per serving (1 oz), using the FDA’s Daily Values. Calorie shares use 4 calories per gram of protein and carbs and 9 per gram of fat.
How long to walk it off
Walking at 3 mph, a 150-lb adult burns about 3.2 calories a minute on top of what they would burn at rest. So a 1 oz serving of raw peanuts (161 calories) takes about 51 minutes of walking, roughly 5,800 steps.
Compare calories by serving
A 1 oz serving of raw peanuts has 161 calories, about the same as a 1 oz serving of almonds (164 calories).
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Peanuts questions
What are peanut nutrition facts?
A raw 1 oz serving has 161 calories, 7.3 g protein, 14 g fat and 4.6 g carbs.
How much groundnut protein is there?
Groundnut is another name for peanut. This raw-kernel serving has 7.3 g protein per 28.4 g.
How much protein is in peanuts?
Raw peanuts provide 7.3 g protein in the USDA 1 oz portion (28.4 g). This is whole-food protein, not protein powder.
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- U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central: Peanuts, all types, raw (FDC ID 172430, SR Legacy, published 2019-04-01).
- USDA bulk records verified October 29, 2026; original archive retained locally.
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels.
- Walking time: the method of our walking calorie calculator (2024 Adult Compendium of Physical Activities; CADENCE-Adults for steps).
USDA bulk records verified .
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