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Peanuts, also known as groundnuts and taksonomically classified as Arachis hypogaea, are legumes grown primarily for their edible seeds. It is widely cultivated in the tropics and subtropics, where it is of vital importance to small and large commercial producers. It is classified as a legume due to its high oil content and oilseeds.
Peanut protein
The protein content ranges from 22-30% of calories, making peanuts a rich plant source of protein. The most abundant proteins in peanuts, arachin and conarachin, can be highly allergenic for some people, causing life-threatening reactions.
Peanuts are low in carbohydrates. In fact, carbohydrates make up only about 13-16% of their total weight.
Being low in carbohydrates and high in protein, fat, and fiber, peanuts have a very low glycemic index, which is a measure of how quickly carbohydrates enter the bloodstream after eating.
This makes them particularly suitable for people with diabetes.
Peanuts are an excellent source of various vitamins and minerals.
These vitamins and minerals are found in particularly high amounts in peanuts:
Biotin: nuts are one of the richest dietary sources of biotin, which is especially important during pregnancy
Copper: a dietary trace element that is often used in Western diets. Copper deficiency can have a negative effect on heart health
Niacin, also known as vitamin B3, has many important functions in the body. Niacin has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease
Folic acid: also known as vitamin B9 or folic acid, hyaluronic acid has many important functions and is especially important during pregnancy
Manganese: a trace element found in drinking water and most foods.
Vitamin E: a powerful antioxidant, often found in large amounts in fatty foods.
Thiamine: one of the B vitamins, also known as vitamin B1. It helps the body's cells convert carbohydrates into energy and is important for the function of the heart, muscles, and nervous system.
Phosphorus: nuts are a good source of phosphorus, a mineral that plays an important role in tissue growth and maintenance.
