🥜 Protein in Peanuts
Peanuts has 25.8 g of protein per 100 g, along with 567 kcal, 16 g carbs and 49 g fat. That means 18% of its calories come from protein — it sits in the nut group of the Procaaf food database.
Protein
25.8 g
Calories
567
Carbs
16 g
Fats
49 g
Protein by portion size
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 g | 170 | 7.7 g | 4.8 g | 14.7 g |
| 50 g | 284 | 12.9 g | 8 g | 24.5 g |
| 100 g | 567 | 25.8 g | 16 g | 49 g |
| 150 g | 851 | 38.7 g | 24 g | 73.5 g |
| 200 g | 1134 | 51.6 g | 32 g | 98 g |
Higher-protein alternatives
- Comté — 26 g per 100 g
- Emmental — 28 g per 100 g
- Mozzarella — 28 g per 100 g
- Gruyère — 30 g per 100 g
- Protein Bar — 30 g per 100 g
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Frequently asked questions
- How much protein is in peanuts?
- Peanuts contains 25.8 g of protein per 100 g, alongside 567 kcal, 16 g carbs and 49 g fat.
- How much protein is in 200 g of peanuts?
- A 200 g portion of peanuts gives about 51.6 g protein and 1134 calories.
- Is peanuts a good protein source?
- Not primarily — only about 18% of its calories come from protein. Pair it with a dense protein source such as eggs, dairy, tofu or lean meat.
- How many calories are in 30 g of peanuts?
- 30 g of peanuts has roughly 170 calories, 7.7 g protein, 4.8 g carbs and 14.7 g fat.