Nuts and seeds
How many calories are in peanuts?
Peanuts has 587 calories per 100 g. A typical serving (1 oz, 28.4 g) has 167 calories.
- Calories, 1 oz (28.4 g)
- 167
- Calories per gram
- 5.9
High energy density
Calories in peanuts by portion
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28.4 g) | 167 | 6.9 g | 6 g | 14.1 g |
| 1 peanut (1 g) | 6 | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 0.5 g |
| 100 g | 587 | 24.4 g | 21.3 g | 49.7 g |
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Where the calories come from
- Protein 15%
- Carbs 14%
- Fat 71%
Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 587
- Protein
- 24.4 g
- Carbs
- 21.3 g
- Fat
- 49.7 g
- Fibre
- 8.4 g
- Sugar
- 4.9 g
- Sodium
- 410 mg
Nuts and seeds: lightest first
- Chia seeds 486 cal per 100 g
- Flaxseed 534 cal per 100 g
- Cashews 553 cal per 100 g
- Hemp seeds 553 cal per 100 g
- Pumpkin seeds 559 cal per 100 g
- Pistachios 569 cal per 100 g
FAQ
Is peanuts high in calories?
It has 5.9 calories per gram, which counts as high energy density. That's more calories per gram than 94% of the 106 foods we track.
How many calories are in 100 g of peanuts?
587 calories, with 24.4 g protein, 21.3 g carbs and 49.7 g fat.
Where do the calories in peanuts come from?
Roughly 15% from protein, 14% from carbs, 71% from fat.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 174262: "Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.
Source
General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.