Peanuts Benefits & Nutrition
Peanuts benefits: nutrition per 100 g (567 kcal, 8.5 g fibre), how much to eat a day, who should take care and its season. Also called Moongphali.
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Moongphali · Seeds, nuts & grains
- 567 kcalenergy
- 25.8 gprotein
- 8.5 gfibre
- Year-round (new crop Oct–Nov)best season in India
Per 100 g (raw) 🟢 In season now
Health benefits of peanuts
- An affordable source of plant protein.
- Mostly unsaturated fats.
- Rich in niacin and folate.
- Is a source of magnesium and vitamin E.
How to eat it
Roast or boil, add to poha and chaat, or use natural peanut butter (no added sugar).
How much a day: A small handful (30 g).
Who should be careful
- Peanut allergy can be severe.
- Throw away mouldy or shrivelled peanuts (risk of aflatoxin).
- Whole peanuts are a choking risk for young children.
Best season in India
Year-round (new crop Oct–Nov). See the month-by-month seasonal chart →
Frequently asked questions
What are the health benefits of peanuts?
An affordable source of plant protein. Mostly unsaturated fats. Rich in niacin and folate.
How much peanuts can I have a day?
A small handful (30 g). Roast or boil, add to poha and chaat, or use natural peanut butter (no added sugar).
Who should be careful with peanuts?
Peanut allergy can be severe. Throw away mouldy or shrivelled peanuts (risk of aflatoxin). Whole peanuts are a choking risk for young children.
When is peanuts in season in India?
Year-round (new crop Oct–Nov).
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