Peanut

Peanut is an edible legume commonly eaten roasted, boiled, or as peanut butter, though it is often grouped with nuts because of its similar culinary use and nutrient profile. It is energy-dense and provides plant protein, unsaturated fats, and fiber.

Beneficial properties

high in plant protein rich in unsaturated fats good source of fiber contains antioxidant compounds supports satiety

Nutritional highlights

Peanuts provide protein, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, fiber, vitamin E, niacin, folate, magnesium, phosphorus, and manganese.