Legumes & beans

Peanuts, all types, raw

FDC 172430oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 61 · -2 vs Legumes & beans median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Peanuts, all types, raw is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 61 of 100. Within legumes & beans it ranks 32 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of vitamin e (56% DV), an excellent source of protein (52% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (40% DV). Most of its 567 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (6.3 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 25.8 g · 17%Carb 16.1 g · 11%Fat 49.2 g · 73%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories567 kcal28%
Total fat49 g63%
Saturated fat6.3 g31%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium18 mg1%
Carbohydrate16 g6%
Dietary fiber8.5 g30%
Sugars4.7 g
Protein26 g52%
Potassium705 mg15%
Calcium92 mg7%
Iron4.6 mg25%
Magnesium168 mg40%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E8.3 mg56%

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FDC 172430

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Vitamin E56% DV
Protein52% DV
Magnesium40% DV
Dietary fiber30% DV
Iron25% DV
Potassium15% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the legumes & beans median

Nutrient density61 vs 63 median
Protein / 100 g26 vs 21 median
Fiber / 100 g8.5 vs 5.4 median
Sodium / 100 g18 vs 203 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Tempeh, cookedDensity 63 vs 61Tofu yogurtDensity 63 vs 61Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unpreparedDensity 64 vs 61

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