The peanut or groundnut is a species in the legume or "bean" family. The peanut was probably first domesticated and cultivated in the valleys of Paraguay. It is an annual herbaceous plant growing 30 to 50 cm tall - Wikipedia
Nutrition Facts
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Amount Per 1 cup (146 g)
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Calories 828
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% Daily Value*
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Total Fat 72 g
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110%
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Saturated fat 10 g
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50%
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Polyunsaturated fat 23 g
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Monounsaturated fat 36 g
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Cholesterol 0 mg
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0%
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Sodium 26 mg
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1%
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Potassium 1,029 mg
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29%
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Total Carbohydrate 24 g
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8%
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Dietary fiber 12 g
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48%
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Sugar 6 g
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Protein 38 g
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76
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Vitamin A
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0%
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Vitamin C
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0%
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Calcium
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13%
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Iron
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37%
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Vitamin D
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0%
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Vitamin B-6
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25%
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Vitamin B-12
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0%
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Magnesium
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61%
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Sources include: USDA