Raw Peanut

About Raw Peanut

Raw Valencia peanuts are 4% water, 48% fat, 25% protein, and 21% carbohydrates (table).

In a reference amount of 100 grams (3.5 oz), peanuts provide 2,385 kilojoules (570 kilocalories) of food energy, supply 9 g (0.32 oz) of dietary fiber, and are a rich source (defined as more than 20% of the Daily Value, DV) of several B vitamins, vitamin E, and various dietary minerals, such as manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus. The fats are mainly polyunsaturated and monounsaturated (83% of total fats when combined; table source).

Some studies show that regular consumption of peanuts is associated with a lower specific risk of mortality from certain diseases.^[57][15] However, the study designs do not allow cause and effect to be inferred. According to the US Food and Drug Administration, "Scientific evidence suggests but does not prove that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts (such as peanuts) as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease."