Protein packed
Peanuts provide about 7 grams of protein per ounce—more than most commonly eaten nuts.
A lot packed into a little peanut
Why Peanuts?
Peanuts deliver protein, beneficial unsaturated fats, fiber and important nutrients—and they do it as a relatively efficient plant crop. Here are a few reasons Virginia peanuts make such a smart snack.
Nutrition
Good for You
Peanuts are small, but nutritionally dense. A one-ounce serving provides about 7 grams of protein along with fiber, vitamins, minerals and mostly unsaturated fat.
Heart-healthy fats
Most of the fat in peanuts is the beneficial unsaturated kind.
Naturally nutrient rich
Peanuts provide vitamin E, niacin, magnesium and other important nutrients.
A good source of fiber
Peanuts provide fiber along with their protein and healthy fats.
Satisfying
The combination of protein, fiber and healthy fats helps make peanuts a filling, satisfying snack.
A practical crop
Good for the Planet
Peanuts are legumes, not tree nuts. They work with soil bacteria to capture nitrogen from the air and are grown widely across the U.S. Southeast, including Virginia.
Water efficient
Peanuts require substantially less water than many tree nuts—especially almonds.
They make their own nitrogen
As legumes, peanut plants work with soil bacteria to capture nitrogen from the air, reducing their need for nitrogen fertilizer.
A low-impact plant protein
Peanuts provide a lot of nutrition and protein for a relatively small environmental footprint.
Little goes to waste
Peanut shells and other parts of the plant have many useful agricultural and industrial uses.
Grown close to home
Peanuts are an important American crop, grown right here in Virginia and across the U.S. Southeast.
Per 1-ounce serving
Peanuts lead this group in protein
Approximate grams of protein in a one-ounce (28 g) serving.
| Nut | Protein |
|---|---|
| Peanuts | 6.7 g |
| Almonds | 6.2 g |
| Pistachios | 6.0 g |
| Cashews | 4.3 g |
| Walnuts | 4.3 g |
| Hazelnuts | 4.2 g |
| Brazil nuts | 4.0 g |
| Pecans | 2.6 g |
| Macadamias | 2.2 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are approximate.
The simple takeaway
A smart snack choice.
Peanuts combine nutrition, flavor and a lighter environmental footprint—making them a delicious snack you can feel good about.
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