Peanuts – the calorie content and chemical composition

Introduction

When choosing food products in a store and the appearance of the product, it is necessary to pay attention to information about the manufacturer, the composition of the product, nutritional value, and other data indicated on the packaging, which is also important for the consumer.

Reading the product’s composition on the packaging, you can learn a lot about what we eat.

Proper nutrition is constant work on yourself. If you really want to eat only healthy food, it will take not only willpower but also knowledge – at the very least, you should learn how to read labels and understand the meanings.

Composition and calorie content

Nutritional valueContent(per 100 grams)
Calorie552 kcal
Proteins26.3 gr
Fats45.2 g
Carbohydrates9.9 g
Water7.9 gr
Fiber8.1 g
The glycemic index15

Vitamins:

VitaminsChemical nameContent in 100 gramsThe percentage of the daily requirement
Vitamin Aretinol equivalent0 mcg0%
Vitamin B1thiamine0.74 mg49%
Vitamin B2Riboflavin0.11 mg6%
Vitamin Cascorbic acid5.3 mg8%
Vitamin Etocopherol10.1 mg101%
Vitamin B3 (PP)Niacin18.9 mg95%
Vitamin B4choline52.5 mg11%
Vitamin B5Pantothenic acid1.77 mg35%
Vitamin B6pyridoxine0.35 mg18%
Vitamin B9folic acid240 mcg60%

Mineral content:

MineralsContent in 100 gramsThe percentage of the daily requirement
Potassium658 mg26%
Calcium76 mg8%
Magnesium182 mg46%
Phosphorus350 mg35%
Sodium23 mg2%
Iron5 mg36%
Zinc3.27 mg27%
Selenium7.2 µg13%
Copper1144 mcg114%
Manganese1.93 mg97%

The content of amino acids:

Essential amino acidsThe contents in 100grThe percentage of the daily requirement
Tryptophan285 mg114%
Isoleucine903 mg45%
Valine1247 mg36%
Leucine1763 mg35%
Threonine744 mg133%
Lysine939 mg59%
Methionine288 mg22%
Phenylalanine1343 mg67%
Arginine2975 mg60%
Histidine627 mg42%

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Conclusion

Thus, the product’s usefulness depends on its classification and your need for additional ingredients and components. To not get lost in the limitless world of labeling, do not forget that our diet should be based on fresh and unprocessed foods such as vegetables, fruits, herbs, berries, cereals, legumes, the composition of which does not need to be learned. So add more fresh food to your diet.

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