Peanuts  have more antioxidant content than blackberries  and strawberries. They are rich in antioxidant polyphenols, including coumaric acid, to help thin the blood, and resveratrol, which can protect against hardened arteries. They contain high  vitamin E content and antioxidant linked with heart and arterial health, brain power and protection from strokes, heart attacks and cancer.

Peanuts contain mostly mono unsaturated fat, which has better effect on blood cholesterol  levels than polyunsaturates.

Peanuts are a good source of the amino acids tryptophan, which helps boost mood,  and l-tyrosine, which is linked with brain power

30 g of shelled peanuts contains

• 170 Kcaories
• 14.7 g fat
• 7.7 g protein
• 4.8 g carbohydrate
• 2.5 g fibre
• 3.6 mg niacin
• 72 mcg folate
• 2.5 mg calcium
• 212 mg potassium
• 50 mg magnesium
• 1.4 mg iron
• 1 mg zinc