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Peanuts are originated in South America. They may be called groundnuts, earthnuts, and goobers. They are most regularly expended simmered or as shelled nut butter.

Peanuts are used in nutrition such as oil, flour, protein and peanut butter. Peanuts benefits for diabetic patients as they have low glycemic index.

What Does Peanuts contain for Its Benefits

In each cup equivalent to 150 grams

• Calories: 850
• Water: 10.5%
• Protein: 38.7 grams
• Carbs: 24.1 grams
• Sugar: 7.5 grams
• Fiber: 12.7 grams
• Fat: 75 grams
• Omega 6 oil
• Vitamin B especially B7
• Vitamin E
• Magnesium
• Zinc 
• Iron 
• Calcium

Peanuts Benefits and Nutritions

Benefits of Peanuts

• Peanuts are highly rich with protein, so it is good for muscle building and nutrition.
• They are highly rich with vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B7 that maintain hair health.
• Peanuts are good for pregnant women with low amount as they contain vitamin E, magnesium and copper.
• Heart health is one of the peanuts benefits as they contain unsaturated fats and omega 6 oil.
• Peanuts are highly rich with antioxidants as it contains polyphenol and phytosterols.
• They protect from cancer as colorectal cancer.
• Protection from formation of gallstones are one of the healthy benefits of peanuts as they contain healthy fats that reduce cholesterol.

Peanuts Benefits and Nutritions

• They are good for diabetic patients as they have a low glycemic index.
• Peanuts are good during diet but with a low amount 30 g per day.

Peanuts Side Effects

• Peanuts have allergic reaction, especially in childrens.
• They are not preferable to colon patients as it causes gases and flatulence.
• Peanuts may initiate aflatoxin moulds, when poorly stored at high temperature and high humidity, cause formation of aflatoxin that causes liver disease.
• Peanuts may increase weight with high intake.
• They are not good for FAVISM or (G6PD deficiency) as it causes red blood cells to break down.
• They are highly rich with phytic acids that decrease minerals and vitamins absorption such as vitamin E, zinc and iron.
• Peanuts may increase blood pressure.