Food guide

Peanut Brittle

Peanut Brittle is a commonly used food in everyday diets worldwide.

Plant-Based

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of peanut brittle for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g — 486 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Peanut Brittle
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	486 kcal	486 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	7.6 g	7.6 g	1.6 g
Carbohydrate	71.2 g	71.2 g	14.7 g
Fat	19 g	19 g	3.9 g
Fibre	2.5 g	2.5 g	0.5 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of peanut brittle, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Peanut Brittle
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	39 µg	39 µg	4%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	2.6 mg	2.6 mg	17%
Vitamin K	0.4 µg	0.4 µg	<1%
Thiamin	0.13 mg	0.13 mg	11%
Riboflavin	0.044 mg	0.044 mg	3%
Niacin	2.6 mg	2.6 mg	16%
Vitamin B6	0.079 mg	0.079 mg	5%
Folate	46 µg	46 µg	12%
Vitamin B12	0.01 µg	0.01 µg	<1%
Pantothenic acid	0.53 mg	0.53 mg	11%
Choline	13.5 mg	13.5 mg	2%
Minerals
Calcium	27 mg	27 mg	2%
Iron	1.2 mg	1.2 mg	7%
Magnesium	42 mg	42 mg	10%
Phosphorus	106 mg	106 mg	8%
Potassium	168 mg	168 mg	4%
Sodium	445 mg	445 mg	19%
Zinc	0.87 mg	0.87 mg	8%
Selenium	2.6 µg	2.6 µg	5%
Copper	0.25 mg	0.25 mg	28%
Manganese	0.59 mg	0.59 mg	26%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Candies, peanut brittle, prepared-from-recipe

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat peanut brittle?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Peanut Brittle is a commonly used food in everyday diets worldwide.

How to include it

Use in the usual way for this food, and keep an eye on the stated serving.
Typical pairing ideas: Rice, Vegetables, Eggs.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.