Calories in Peanuts: per serving and per 100 g
By The DietGhar Team. Nutrition values checked 13 October 2026.
A serving of peanuts (1 handful, about 30 g) has 170 kcal, with 7.7 g protein, 4.8 g carbohydrate and 14.8 g fat. Per 100 g it comes to 567 kcal. That is 4.5 g of protein for every 100 kcal you eat.
Nutrition table
| Nutrient | Per serving (30 g) | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 170 kcal | 567 kcal |
| Protein | 7.7 g | 25.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4.8 g | 16.1 g |
| Fat | 14.8 g | 49.2 g |
| Fibre | 2.6 g | 8.5 g |
Serving: 1 handful, about 30 g. Source below, checked 13 October 2026.
What one serving looks like
One handful of about 30 g of peanuts is two small spoonfuls, roughly 30 to 35 kernels.
Where it fits in a 1,200 to 1,600 kcal day
At 170 kcal, one serving is about 11 percent of a 1,600 kcal day and about 14 percent of a 1,200 kcal day. Peanuts are a cheap source of protein, but they are calorie dense. A handful of roasted peanuts is a good snack, and the whole packet is a meal.
Your own number depends on your height, weight, age and activity, so use the calorie calculator to find it, or read our guide to the calories in popular Indian foods.
Compare it with other everyday Indian foods in the calorie count of popular Indian foods, sweets and snacks. Similar foods: Peanut butter, Walnuts and Cashews.
How cooking changes the number
The value is for raw peanuts. Roasting with oil and salt, or chikki with jaggery, raises the number.
A swap to try
Try Almonds. Almonds are a little lower in calories per handful. Almonds (10 almonds, about 12 g) comes to 69 kcal, which is 101 kcal less than 170 for peanuts.
Who might want to watch it
Peanut allergy is common and can be serious. If you suspect one, ask your doctor before trying them.
This page is general nutrition information, not medical advice. If you have a medical condition, your doctor decides what you eat and how much.
Compare with similar foods
| Food | Serving | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almonds | 10 almonds, about 12 g | 69 | 2.5 g |
| Peanut butter | 1 tablespoon, about 16 g | 96 | 3.6 g |
| Walnuts | 4 halves, about 14 g | 92 | 2.1 g |
| Cashews | 10 cashews, about 15 g | 83 | 2.7 g |
| Masala chai with sugar | 1 cup, about 150 ml | 79 | 2.8 g |
| Coconut water | 1 glass, about 250 ml | 48 | 1.8 g |
Keep going
Sources and last checked
Last checked 13 October 2026. Values are taken straight from the source record below, then scaled to the serving.
- Peanuts, all types, raw, USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018), FDC ID 172430
These are averages. Packaged and restaurant versions differ, and the USDA tables describe foods as sold and cooked in the United States, so Indian home cooking can vary.
