Peanut
What it is
Peanuts are edible seeds commonly eaten as nuts. The reference here is dry-roasted peanuts without salt, not peanut oil, a sweet coating or a peanut-butter formulation.
What it does
The roasted food supplies 24.4 g of protein, 8.4 g of fiber and 178 mg of magnesium per 100 g. Magnesium is involved in normal nerve and muscle function.
Research context and ingredient forms
A peanut oil profile cannot supply the protein or fiber in the whole food. A spread may include other ingredients, so its composition should come from its own label.
Using this information
Use the weight of shelled peanuts. For a 30 g portion, multiply the reference values by 0.30; do not include the shell weight.
Considerations
Peanut is a major food allergen, listed separately from tree nuts. Check ingredient and cross-contact information for peanut-containing foods.
Food sources and composition
| Nutrient | Amount and serving basis | Food and source |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 587 kcal per 100 g edible portion | Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt; Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Protein | 24.4 g per 100 g edible portion | Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt; Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Total lipid (fat) | 49.7 g per 100 g edible portion | Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt; Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 21.3 g per 100 g edible portion | Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt; Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 8.4 g per 100 g edible portion | Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt; Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 178 mg per 100 g edible portion | Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt; Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Potassium, K | 634 mg per 100 g edible portion | Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt; Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Sodium, Na | 6 mg per 100 g edible portion | Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt; Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
Scientific Research & References
- Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt
2019 · USDA Agricultural Research Service
Limitations: Historical food/preparation-specific composition, not a current brand label or clinical-outcome estimate.
Source assessment recorded.
- USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release: Documentation
2018 · USDA Agricultural Research Service
Limitations: Historical dataset; values may be analytical, calculated, imputed, or assumed zero. Not clinical-outcome evidence.
Source assessment recorded.
- Magnesium: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements Fact Sheet
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
Limitations: Supports only the stated food identity or normal nutrient role; not proof of a food-specific treatment benefit.
Source assessment recorded.
- Food Allergies
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Limitations: Used for major-allergen identification and label awareness; not an individual allergy diagnosis.
Source assessment recorded.
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Products containing it
No label-specific product relationship has been reviewed for this entry.