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Peanuts — RawA
Nuts & Seeds · #6 of 20

Peanuts

Raw · Nuts

76/100A tier
Calories567
Protein25.8g
Fiber8.5g
Sodium18mg
Sugar4.7g

Graded A — 76 out of 100, #6 of 20 nuts & seeds. Micronutrients carries the score (100/100); omega-3 drags it down (0/100).

The short version: A legume crashing the nut party — 25.8g protein, the cheapest protein in the bowl.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories567
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 49.2g63%
Saturated Fat 6.3g32%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 18mg1%
Dietary Fiber 8.5g30%
Total Sugars 4.7g
Protein 25.8g52%
Folate 240mcg60%
Vitamin E 8.3mg55%
Magnesium 168mg40%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 76

Micronutrients ×15100
Clean label ×20100
Low saturated fat ×2589
Healthy fats ×3063
Omega-3 ×100

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#6 of 20 in Nuts & Seeds. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Peanuts healthy?

It grades A — 76 out of 100, #6 of 20 nuts & seeds in our system. A legume crashing the nut party — 25.8g protein, the cheapest protein in the bowl.

How many calories are in Peanuts?

567 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Peanuts calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.