USDA reference food

Peanuts, chocolate covered candy

1 pouch/regular size of peanuts, chocolate covered candy (55 g) has 310 calories, 8g of protein, 21g of fat and 3g of fiber (USDA FoodData Central, the dietary survey database (FNDDS), FDC 2710356). It is one of 26 USDA descriptions of peanuts.

FoodData Central 2710356, the dietary survey database (FNDDS), in the April 30, 2026 release; USDA record.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 pouch/regular size (55g)

AmountPortion

Amount per serving

Calories310

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 21g27%

Saturated Fat 8g39%

Trans Fat not declared

Cholesterol 10mg3%

Sodium 30mg1%

Total Carbohydrate 24g9%

Dietary Fiber 3g11%

Total Sugars 18g

Includes Added Sugars not declared

Protein 8g16%

Vitamin D 0mcg0%

Calcium 80mg6%

Iron 1.1mg6%

Potassium 260mg6%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.

USDA values per 100 g (the dietary survey database (FNDDS)), scaled to the portion. Check the USDA record.

Protein per 100 g: 14.3g; more than 62% of 8,218 USDA reference foods
Calories per 100 g: 556; more than 96% of reference foods
Fiber per 100 g: 5.4g; more than 90% of reference foods

What a portion gives you

Fiber 3g11%

Protein 8g16%

Potassium 260mg6%

Calcium 80mg6%

Iron 1.1mg6%

Sodium 30mg1%

Ticks: 5% of the Daily Value (FDA: low) and 20% (high)

Source: USDA FoodData Central, the dietary survey database (FNDDS) (FDC 2710356); FDA Daily Values, 21 CFR 101.9.

Also rich in

Copper0.3 mg in 1 pouch/regular size (55 g), 28% of the Daily Value
Niacin3.3 mg in 1 pouch/regular size (55 g), 21% of the Daily Value
Magnesium60 mg in 1 pouch/regular size (55 g), 14% of the Daily Value
Zinc1.4 mg in 1 pouch/regular size (55 g), 12% of the Daily Value
Phosphorus149 mg in 1 pouch/regular size (55 g), 12% of the Daily Value
Riboflavin0.1 mg in 1 pouch/regular size (55 g), 11% of the Daily Value
Vitamin B120.2 µg in 1 pouch/regular size (55 g), 10% of the Daily Value

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC 2710356), every nutrient the record reports; FDA Daily Values, 21 CFR 101.9.

Where the calories come from: 31% carbohydrate, 59% fat and 10% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).

Where it sits among USDA reference foods

Per 100 g	This food	Share with less
Calories	556	96%
Protein	14.3 g	62%
Total fat	37.7 g	95%
Carbohydrate	44.1 g	81%
Fiber	5.40 g	90%
Total sugars	32.9 g	92%
Sodium	50.0 mg	33%

Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy and Foundation Foods: the 6,012 to 8,218 reference foods that report each value; the share of them with less per 100 g.

Every nutrient in this record (65)

The portion is 1 pouch/regular size (55 g); % DV is for that portion.

Energy, macronutrients and sugars (12)

Nutrient	Per portion	Per 100 g	% DV
Protein	7.88 g	14.3 g	16%
Total lipid (fat)	20.7 g	37.7 g	27%
Carbohydrate, by difference	24.3 g	44.1 g	9%
Energy	306 kcal	556 kcal
Alcohol, ethyl	0 g	0 g
Water	0.89 g	1.62 g
Total Sugars	18.1 g	32.9 g
Fiber, total dietary	2.97 g	5.40 g	11%
Cholesterol	7.70 mg	14.0 mg	3%
Fatty acids, total saturated	7.81 g	14.2 g	39%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated	8.13 g	14.8 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	2.60 g	4.74 g

Minerals (9)

Nutrient	Per portion	Per 100 g	% DV
Calcium, Ca	75.3 mg	137 mg	6%
Iron, Fe	1.12 mg	2.04 mg	6%
Magnesium, Mg	60.0 mg	109 mg	14%
Phosphorus, P	149 mg	270 mg	12%
Potassium, K	262 mg	477 mg	6%
Sodium, Na	27.5 mg	50.0 mg	1%
Zinc, Zn	1.37 mg	2.49 mg	12%
Copper, Cu	0.26 mg	0.47 mg	28%
Selenium, Se	3.52 µg	6.40 µg	6%

Vitamins (23)

Nutrient	Per portion	Per 100 g	% DV
Retinol	19.3 µg	35.0 µg
Vitamin A, RAE	19.3 µg	35.0 µg	2%
Carotene, beta	0 µg	0 µg
Carotene, alpha	0 µg	0 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	1.25 mg	2.28 mg	8%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Cryptoxanthin, beta	0 µg	0 µg
Lycopene	0 µg	0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	2.20 µg	4.00 µg
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Thiamin	0.070 mg	0.13 mg	6%
Riboflavin	0.14 mg	0.26 mg	11%
Niacin	3.29 mg	5.97 mg	21%
Vitamin B-6	0.11 mg	0.21 mg	7%
Folate, total	25.3 µg	46.0 µg
Vitamin B-12	0.25 µg	0.45 µg	10%
Choline, total	29.4 mg	53.5 mg	5%
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	1.87 µg	3.40 µg	2%
Folic acid	0 µg	0 µg
Folate, food	24.8 µg	45.0 µg
Folate, DFE	24.8 µg	45.0 µg	6%
Vitamin E, added	0 mg	0 mg
Vitamin B-12, added	0 µg	0 µg

Fatty acids (19)

Nutrient	Per portion	Per 100 g
SFA 4:0	0.12 g	0.21 g
SFA 6:0	0.032 g	0.059 g
SFA 8:0	0.037 g	0.067 g
SFA 10:0	0.081 g	0.15 g
SFA 12:0	0.084 g	0.15 g
SFA 14:0	0.39 g	0.72 g
SFA 16:0	3.63 g	6.59 g
SFA 18:0	2.85 g	5.18 g
MUFA 18:1	7.60 g	13.8 g
PUFA 18:2	2.54 g	4.62 g
PUFA 18:3	0.046 g	0.084 g
PUFA 20:4	0.0033 g	0.0060 g
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)	0 g	0 g
MUFA 16:1	0.14 g	0.26 g
PUFA 18:4	0 g	0 g
MUFA 20:1	0.14 g	0.25 g
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)	0 g	0 g
MUFA 22:1	0.012 g	0.022 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)	0 g	0 g

Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 2710356: every value the record reports, per 100 g as USDA gives it and scaled to the portion; Daily Values: 21 CFR 101.9.

Other ways to eat peanuts

USDA lists 26 preparations of peanuts. The peanuts page puts them side by side, per 100 g and per portion.

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Sources for this page

USDA FoodData Central: this record and every record it is compared with, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
FoodData Central documentation: what branded, SR Legacy, Foundation and survey records are. fdc.nal.usda.gov
USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies: survey foods and their household portions. ars.usda.gov
21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food: the label format, its rounding and the Daily Values. ecfr.gov
21 CFR 101 subpart D, Nutrient content claims: the FDA thresholds the comparisons count. ecfr.gov
FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label: the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov