Are peanuts good for you? Peanuts are considered a healthy fat source as they contain protein, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. One of the health benefits it provides is reducing the risk of heart disease.
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The nutrition facts of 3.5 ounces of raw peanuts are the following:
- Calories- 567
- Water-7%
- Protein- 25.8 grams
- Sugar- 4.7 grams
- Fiber- 8.5 grams
- Fat: 49.2 grams
- Saturated: 6.28 grams
- Monounsaturated: 24.43 grams
- Polyunsaturated: 15.56 grams
- Omega-3: 0 grams
- Omega-6: 15.56 grams
- Trans: 0 grams
Peanuts are high in fat and contain mostly mono and polyunsaturated fats. But it is low in carbs and the carb content is about 13 to 16% of the total weight.
Some of the other vitamins and minerals that peanuts contain are copper, biotin, Niacin, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin E, Thiamine, Phosphorus and Magnesium.
We all have heard how eating nuts can protect against heart disease. But there are quite a few observational studies that have shown that eating peanuts can protect and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Peanuts are one of the most common food allergens. Allergy to peanuts affects about 1 to 2% of Americans.
Gallstones affects about 10 to 20% of Adults in the United States. And a couple of observational studies show that consistent peanut consumption may cut the risk of gallstones in men and women.
The Bottom Line eating peanuts is a healthy snack provided that the salt is minimal. Peanuts have healthy fats and protein, but they are low in carbs. It also contains a lot of important Vitamins and minerals that your body needs to function at an optimal level.
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