Peanuts
Peanuts are a type of legume commonly used in candies, chutneys, pickles, relishes, cookies, biscuits, crackers, and much more!
The flavor profile for peanuts can be described as smoky and woody.
Peanuts contain over 16+ nutrients including 7 vitamins and 9 minerals. Peanuts are also low in sodium and trans fat free.
Vegan
Vegetarian
Paleo
Gluten Free
Uses For Peanuts
There are 17 uses for peanuts. Find your use and start enjoying this tasty food today!
- Candies.
- Chutneys, Pickles, Relishes.
- Cookies, Biscuits, Crackers.
- Curries.
- Desserts.
- Dips, Spreads, Salsas.
- Dressings, Marinades.
- Frostings, Fillings.
- Jams, Jellies, Preserves.
- Pastas.
- Salads.
- Sandwiches, Burgers.
- Sauces.
- Slices, Bars.
- Snack.
- Soups, Stews.
- Stir-fries.
Tips
Great ideas for purchasing, storing, and consuming peanuts.
- Peanuts have a high amount of fat in them which renders them vulnerable to rancidity. Be sure to keep them in a cool place, preferably the freezer.
- Dry roasted peanuts make for a tasty and nutritious snack.
- You can add peanuts to bars, soups, and savory dishes as well.
- You can use also use peanut butter to create tasty sauces for pastas and stir-frys.
Popular Varieties
Popular varieties of peanuts include: virginia peanuts, valencia peanuts, and spanish peanuts.
Nutrition
Checkout the facts and figures to see how wealthy peanuts are.
Nutrition Facts
1 Serving
Serving size
Peanuts - Dried - All Types
100 Grams
100 Grams
Amount per serving
Calories
per serving
563
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 49g
52%
Saturated Fat 6g
29%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 10mg
0%
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrate 17g
13%
Dietary Fiber 9g
30%
Total Sugars 4g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 25g
55%
Copper 123%
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Manganese 94%
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Niacin 88%
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Folate 60%
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Thiamin 59%
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Magnesium 55%
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Zinc 55%
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Phosphorous 54%
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Vitamin E 44%
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Pantothenic Acid 35%
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Vitamin B6 27%
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Potassium 15%
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Iron 14%
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Selenium 13%
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Riboflavin 12%
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Calcium 9%
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* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Highlights
- Rich in heart healthy fats.
- High in fiber.
- Packed with protein.
- Low in sodium.
- Excellent source of 12 micronutrients.
- Good source of 4 micronutrients.