Planters is a snack food company in the United States that's most well-known for its processed nuts, especially peanuts. Peanuts (Arachis hypogaea) are a species of legume that's native to Central and South America. Planters Peanuts are very high in unsaturated fats and proteins, as well as vitamins and minerals.
Serving Information
The nutritional content of Planters Peanuts is highly dependent on the cooking method and the amount of salt that's added to the peanuts. This nutritional information is for lightly salted peanuts that have been dry roasted. The serving size is for 1 oz. of peanuts, or approximately 39 individual pieces.
Calories
A serving of Planters Peanuts contains a total of 160 calories. Fat accounts for about 120 calories, carbohydrates contribute about 14 calories and protein provides the remaining 26 calories. A serving of Planters Peanuts provides 22 percent of the daily value (DV) for calories, assuming a diet of 2,000 calories per day.
Fat
A serving of Planters Peanuts contains a total of 14 g of fat, which is 22 percent of the DV for fat. This total includes 2 g of saturated fat, which is 10 percent of the DV for saturated fat. Planters Peanuts don't have any trans fat or cholesterol.
Carbohydrates and Protein
A serving of Planters Peanuts contains a total of 5 g of carbohydrates, which includes 2 g of complex carbohydrates, 2 g of dietary fiber and 1 g of simple sugars. This provides about 2 percent of the DV for total carbohydrates and 8 percent of the DV for dietary fiber. A serving of Planters Peanuts also contains 7 g of protein, which is 14 percent of the DV for protein.
Minerals
A serving of Planters Peanuts has 95 mg of sodium, which is 4 percent of the DV for sodium. It also has 8 percent of the DV for iron and 2 percent of the DV for calcium. Planters Peanuts don't contain any vitamin A or vitamin C.
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