Peanuts are packed with he althy nutrients. So don't feel bad about munching on a few more.
Despite their name suggesting otherwise, peanuts are not nuts. Botanically, they are legumes. They may not necessarily be among the lowest calorie foods, but they are full of valuable ingredients and nutritional values. They have been cultivated for thousands of years in countries such as Brazil, Peru and also in the south of the USA and are valued for their effect as a source of energy. So it's worth taking a closer look at the nutritional values of peanuts.
It's in peanuts
Even if peanuts are not exactly lightweight with a nutritional value of 599 kcal per 100 g of nuts, they still provide a lot of energy. Vegetarians in particular should eat them regularly, as they contain a particularly large amount of magnesium. They also contain many other valuable nutrients:
| Nutritional Facts | Per 100 grams |
|---|---|
| calories | 599 kcal |
| Bold | 48.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.5g |
| protein | 29 g |
| Minerals | |
| Potassium | 660mg |
| Calcium | 41 mg |
| Magnesium | 160mg |
| Phosphorus | 340mg |
| Zinc | 2.8mg |
| iron | 1.8mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.9mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.44mg |
| Vitamin E | 6.4mg |
The he althy ingredients and of course the taste speak for peanuts. You don't always have to eat them pure. You can also process the small power packs from the earth into pesto or peanut butter or season them spicy.