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Peanuts at a glance

Glycemic index
14
low
Glycemic load / serving
0
low
Nutri-Score
A
A best, E worst
NOVA group
1
1 = unprocessed

Serving used for glycemic load: 1 oz (28 g).

Peanuts nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving
Calories567 kcal159 kcal
Protein25.8 g7.2 g
Carbohydrate16.1 g4.5 g
Fiber8.5 g2.4 g
Sugars4.7 g1.3 g
Fat49.2 g13.8 g
Saturated fat6.3 g1.8 g
Sodium18 mg5 mg
Potassium705 mg197 mg

Lower glycemic load alternatives

Other nuts & seeds with a lower glycemic load per serving:

FoodGIGL / serving
Chia Seeds10
Macadamia Nuts00
Pine Nuts00

Common questions about peanuts

Is peanuts low glycemic?

Peanuts has a glycemic index of 14, which is low (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 1 oz (28 g) serving is 0, which is low.

Is peanuts good for people managing blood sugar?

Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of peanuts has a glycemic load of 0 (low). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.

How many calories are in peanuts?

Peanuts has 567 calories per 100 g, and about 159 calories in a 1 oz (28 g) serving.

Is peanuts processed?

Peanuts is NOVA group 1: unprocessed or minimally processed.

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Sources and method

Glycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Peanuts, all types, raw” (FDC 172430). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm. NOVA group 1 follows from the NOVA definition: a whole food, only cleaned, dried or cooked.

General information, not medical advice.