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How much protein is in peanuts?
26 g per 100 g
Quick facts
- 7.3 gIn 1 handful (about 28 g).
- #29Out of 223 foods on our protein chart.
- 115 gNeeded for 30 g of protein.
About peanuts
Peanuts is very high in protein. Beans, lentils and peas are staple plant proteins that also bring plenty of fibre. Paired with grains they cover all essential amino acids.
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How it compares
Protein per 100 g, next to the foods closest to it on the chart and a few everyday staples.
| Food | Protein / 100 g |
|---|---|
| Chicken breast (cooked)Lean meat | 31 g |
| Clams (cooked)Seafood | 26 g |
| Ground beef (cooked)Red meat | 26 g |
| PeanutsLegume | 26 g |
| Pork tenderloin (cooked)Red meat | 26 g |
| ProsciuttoCured meat | 26 g |
| Egg (cooked)Egg | 13 g |
| Greek yogurtDairy | 10 g |
| Lentils (cooked)Legume | 9 g |
| TofuSoy product | 8 g |
More legume
- Soybeans · 17 g
- Falafel · 13 g
- Edamame · 11 g
- Chickpeas · 9 g
- Lentils · 9 g
- Pinto beans · 9 g
- Black beans · 8.9 g
- Kidney beans · 8.7 g
- All beans, lentils and soy ranked ›
- All vegan foods ranked ›
FAQ
How much protein is in peanuts?
Peanuts has 26 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving, 1 handful (about 28 g), gives you roughly 7.3 g.
Is peanuts high in protein?
Peanuts is very high in protein. With 26 g per 100 g it ranks #29 of the 223 foods on our protein chart.
How much peanuts do I need to eat for 30 g of protein?
About 115 g of peanuts.
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