Protein by serving size
30g
7g
100g
25g
568 calories per 100g · 4.3g protein per 100 calories
Figures are per 100g as sold (raw, with skin, unsalted). Protein content varies by brand, cut and exact preparation — see the note below. Calories are worked out from the source's energy in kilojoules. AFCD uses different conversion factors from those required on food labels (Food Standards Code Standard 1.2.8), so they may differ slightly from the pack.
Source: FSANZ AFCD Release 3.0 — Nut, peanut, with skin, raw, unsalted, F006107
Peanuts has about 24.7g of protein per 100g as sold (raw, with skin, unsalted). The table above shows what that works out to for common serves.
Other forms and varieties
Use the figure that matches how you weigh your food. Cooking changes the water content, so raw and cooked figures differ.
| Form | Protein per 100g | Calories per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| As sold (shown above)FSANZ AFCD Release 3.0 — Nut, peanut, with skin, raw, unsalted, F006107 | 24.7g | 568 |
| Roasted in oilFSANZ AFCD Release 3.0 — Nut, peanut, without skin, roasted, with oil, unsalted, F006110 | 25.1g | 637 |
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FAQs
How much protein is in 100g of peanuts?
About 24.7g of protein per 100g as sold (raw, with skin, unsalted).
How much protein is in 30g of peanuts?
About 7g of protein, based on 24.7g per 100g.
How many calories are in peanuts?
About 568 calories per 100g, which works out to 4.3g of protein per 100 calories.
How does peanuts compare with other nuts & seeds foods?
Of the 8 nuts & seeds foods on this site, peanuts ranks number 3 for protein per 100g, comparing each food in the form its page shows. See the full table on our high protein foods page.
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