Peanuts Outpace Eggs in Protein as Brazilian Reports Detail Health Benefits

Overview

• USDA data indicate peanuts deliver about 25.8 g of protein per 100 g compared with 12.4 g in eggs.
• Brazil’s TBCA reports 27.5 g protein per 100 g in roasted peanuts and roughly 242 mcg folate, while noting peanuts are botanically legumes.
• Coverage references a New England Journal of Medicine study linking regular nut intake to an estimated 29% lower risk of cardiovascular death.
• Reports highlight potential support for glycemic control, satiety and weight management, with suggested portions near 10–15 peanuts a day, about 30 g or 170 kcal.
• Harvard T.H. Chan commentary points to antioxidants and B vitamins in peanuts as potentially protective for cognition with age.