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Roasted peanuts
Also called peanuts, groundnuts, moongphali, bhuna peanuts, verkadalai, nelakadalai, palli
Dry-roasted groundnuts eaten plain, without salt, oil or sugar coating. They give protein, fibre and a lot of fat.
The short answer
Roasted peanuts has about 147 kcal in a regular serving (1 handful, about 25 g), with 6.1 g of protein and 2.1 g of fibre. It rates 2.0/5 (limited fit) for weight management: a regular serving is a modest portion, but it packs a lot of calories into each gram.
Reviewed by Deepu Oommen on 23 Oct 2026 · How we review
- Calories per serving
- 147 kcal
- 1 handful (about 25 g)
- For weight management
- 2.0 / 5Rated 2 out of 5. Limited fit for weight management
- Protein and fibre
- 6.1 g · 2.1 g
- per serving
- Brisk walking
- About 30 min
- uses similar energy (70 kg adult)
Roasted peanuts nutrition
| Nutrient | Per serving (1 handful, about 25 g) | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 147 kcal | 587 kcal |
| Protein | 6.1 g | 24.35 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.2 g | 12.86 g |
| Fat | 12.4 g | 49.66 g |
| Fibre | 2.1 g | 8.4 g |
USDA FoodData Central, FDC 173806 Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt. Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy), 2019-04-01. Home and restaurant versions vary with the oil, rice and portion used.
Is roasted peanuts good for weight management?
It rates 2.0/5, a limited fit, because a regular serving is a modest portion, but it packs a lot of calories into each gram.
- Calories per gram (35% of the rating)5.87 kcal · 0/100
- Protein per 100 kcal (25% of the rating)4.2 g · 41/100
- Fibre per 100 kcal (20% of the rating)1.4 g · 48/100
- Portion (20% of the rating)147 of 200 kcal (snack) · 77/100
Each part is scored against fixed limits, then weighted. A higher rating does not mean a food causes weight loss. How the rating works
Lighter ways to have roasted peanuts
- Measure a small handful of about 25 g instead of eating from the packet
- Choose plain roasted peanuts over salted, masala-coated or fried ones
- Have them with a fruit or a katori of curd rather than alone
- Keep them out of reach while working or watching TV
Common questions about roasted peanuts
How many calories are in roasted peanuts?
About 147 kcal in 1 handful, about 25 g, or 587 kcal per 100 g.
Is roasted peanuts good for weight management?
It rates 2.0/5, a limited fit: a regular serving is a modest portion, but it packs a lot of calories into each gram. See the lighter ways to have it on this page.
How much protein is in roasted peanuts?
About 6.1 g in 1 handful, about 25 g, which is 4.2 g for every 100 kcal.
How much walking uses the energy in roasted peanuts?
About 30 min of brisk walking for a 70 kg adult uses similar energy to one regular serving.
Are roasted peanuts good for weight management?
Peanuts give protein and fibre, but they are high in fat. A handful of about 25 g gives around 147 kcal, so measure it instead of eating from the packet.
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