Calories in
peanuts, virginia, raw
563 kcal per 100 g Peanuts, virginia, raw contains 563 calories per 100 grams, or about 822 calories per cup. Per 100 g it provides 25.2 g protein, 16.5 g carbohydrate and 48.8 g fat.
By calories that splits 11% carbohydrate, 17% protein, 72% 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 cup | 146.0 g | 822 | 36.8 g | 24.1 g | 71.2 g |
| 1 oz | 28.4 g | 160 | 7.2 g | 4.7 g | 13.8 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per cup
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per cup |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 563 kcal | 822 kcal |
| Protein | 25.2 g | 36.8 g |
| Total fat | 48.8 g | 71.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 6.4 g | 9.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 16.5 g | 24.1 g |
| Fibre | 8.5 g | 12.4 g |
| Sugars | 4.0 g | 5.8 g |
| Sodium | 10.0 mg | 14.6 mg |
| Potassium | 690.0 mg | 1,007.4 mg |
| Calcium | 89.0 mg | 129.9 mg |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 3.7 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 | 6.9 g | 10.1 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 172434). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How peanuts, virginia, raw compares
Among the 75 legumes and legume products items on this site, peanuts, virginia, raw ranks 4 of 75 by calorie density, against a category average of 233 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 142% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 4.5 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one cup (822 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 168 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, virginia, raw?
Peanuts, virginia, raw contains 563 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 822 calories per cup. It also provides 25.2 g of protein, 16.5 g of carbohydrate and 48.8 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of peanuts, virginia, raw?
By calories, peanuts, virginia, raw is roughly 11% carbohydrate, 17% protein and 72% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a cup?
About 168 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, virginia, 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, virginia, raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.