Calories in
peanuts, all types, raw
567 kcal per 100 g Peanuts, all types, raw contains 567 calories per 100 grams, or about 161 calories per oz. Per 100 g it provides 25.8 g protein, 16.1 g carbohydrate and 49.2 g fat.
By calories that splits 11% carbohydrate, 17% protein, 73% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | 28.4 g | 161 | 7.3 g | 4.6 g | 14.0 g |
| 1 cup | 146.0 g | 828 | 37.7 g | 23.5 g | 71.9 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 567 kcal | 161 kcal |
| Protein | 25.8 g | 7.3 g |
| Total fat | 49.2 g | 14.0 g |
| Saturated fat | 6.3 g | 1.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 16.1 g | 4.6 g |
| Fibre | 8.5 g | 2.4 g |
| Sugars | 4.7 g | 1.3 g |
| Sodium | 18.0 mg | 5.1 mg |
| Potassium | 705.0 mg | 200.2 mg |
| Calcium | 92.0 mg | 26.1 mg |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 1.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 6.5 g | 1.8 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 172430). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How peanuts, all types, raw compares
Among the 75 legumes and legume products items on this site, peanuts, all types, raw ranks 3 of 75 by calorie density, against a category average of 233 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 143% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 4.6 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one oz (161 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 33 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in peanuts, all types, raw?
Peanuts, all types, raw contains 567 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 161 calories per oz. It also provides 25.8 g of protein, 16.1 g of carbohydrate and 49.2 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of peanuts, all types, raw?
By calories, peanuts, all types, raw is roughly 11% carbohydrate, 17% protein and 73% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a oz?
About 33 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the peanuts, all types, raw I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Peanuts, all types, raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.