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How many calories in
peanuts?

Peanuts are 567 calories per 100g — technically a legume, not a nut, but they track the same way. They have the highest protein density of common 'nuts' at 26g per 100g. A handful (1 oz) is 159 calories with 7g of protein.

567
kcal · 100g
26g
Protein
16g
Carbs
49g
Fat
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical peanuts serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
1 oz (28g)
159 kcal
7.3g
1/4 cup (37g)
210 kcal
9.6g
1/2 cup (73g)
414 kcal
19.0g
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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in peanuts?

Peanuts has approximately 567 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 1 oz (28g) — comes in at 159 calories.

How much protein is in peanuts?

26g of protein per 100g. That puts peanuts at roughly 4.6g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other nuts & seeds sources.

How do I log peanuts accurately?

The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With SpotWell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in under a second. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is peanuts good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Peanuts is calorie-dense at 567 kcal per 100g, so portion control matters more than with low-cal foods.