5. Added Salt and Sugar
Many commercial peanut products are loaded with salt, sugar, and unhealthy oils. Plain, dry-roasted or raw peanuts are the healthiest choice.
How Many Peanuts Should You Eat?
For most people, a serving of 1 ounce (about 28 grams, or a small handful) per day is a healthy goal. This provides all the benefits without excessive calories.
Tips for portion control:
Buy individual 1-ounce snack packs
Use a small bowl instead of eating from the bag
Pair with fruit for a balanced snack
Raw vs. Roasted: Which Is Better?
Type Pros Cons
Raw No added oils or salt; retains all nutrients Slightly less flavorful to some
Dry-roasted Enhanced flavor; no added oils May still have added salt
Oil-roasted Very flavorful Adds calories from oil
Honey-roasted Delicious Adds significant sugar
Healthiest choice: Raw or dry-roasted with no added salt.
