Candies, peanut bar
FDC 169585oz (28 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 31 · +22 vs Sweets medianPeanut bar candy scores 31 of 100, a Low band result that nonetheless ranks a strong 7th of 60 in the Sweets category, well above the category median of 9. That's because the peanuts driving this bar deliver excellent levels of protein at 31% of the Daily Value, vitamin E at 27%, and magnesium at 26%, plus a good 15% for dietary fiber, an unusual nutrient mix for a candy bar.
It's eaten as a sweet snack rather than a meal, the peanuts providing crunch and staying power against the coating of sugar syrup. A one-ounce portion (28 g) is built on 522 calories per 100 g, and the brief flags it as high in sugars at 42.2 g per 100 g, so it's still a treat best kept occasional despite the protein and mineral content from the nuts.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 522 kcal | 26% |
| Total fat | 34 g | 43% |
| Saturated fat | 4.7 g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 156 mg | 7% |
| Carbohydrate | 47 g | 17% |
| Dietary fiber | 4.1 g | 15% |
| Sugars | 42 g | |
| Protein | 16 g | 31% |
| Potassium | 407 mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 78 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.97 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 110 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 4.1 mg | 27% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 146 kcal | 7% |
| Total fat | 9.4 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 1.3 g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 44 mg | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 13 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Sugars | 12 g | |
| Protein | 4.3 g | 9% |
| Potassium | 114 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 22 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.27 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 31 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1.1 mg | 8% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 169585Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the sweets median
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In the kitchen and how to use it
A peanut bar is a candy built from whole or chopped peanuts held together with a sugar or corn syrup binder, sometimes coated in chocolate, formed into a dense log or bar shape. The texture is crunchy from the nuts and chewy from the binder, and it is eaten straight as a snack or candy bar rather than used as an ingredient in cooking. Its appeal comes largely from the roasted peanut flavor coming through against the sweetness of the syrup coating.
At 522 calories per 100 g this is a calorie-dense candy, and sugar is high at 42.2 g per 100 g, so it is best treated as an occasional snack in a modest portion. That said, the peanut content gives it an unusual profile for candy: 31% of the Daily Value for protein, 27% for vitamin E, 26% for magnesium, and 15% for fiber per 100 g, all higher than most sweets in its category. If you are choosing a candy with some substance from nuts rather than sugar alone, this is one where the peanuts do real nutritional work, but the calorie density still calls for a small serving rather than a handful, and it keeps well at room temperature in a sealed wrapper for weeks.
Frequently asked questions about candies, peanut bar
How many calories are in a peanut bar?
Peanut bar candy has about 522 calories per 100 g, reflecting both the peanuts and the sugar binder.
Is a peanut bar a good source of protein?
It carries about 31% of the Daily Value for protein per 100 g thanks to the peanut content, unusually high for a candy.
Is peanut bar candy high in sugar?
Yes, it has 42.2 g of sugar per 100 g, so it is best enjoyed in a small portion.