KOMPAS.com – Peanuts are often considered to be the cause or cause of painful gout in the joints.
However, as reported by Kompas.com (22/12/2024), peanuts are a low-purine food that is safe for consumption by gout sufferers, as long as they don’t overdo it.
Apart from being safe for gout sufferers, peanuts apparently have various health benefits.
Also read: Does Peanuts Really Cause Gout?
Nutritional content of peanuts
Following are the nutritional facts of 100 grams of raw peanuts:
- Calories: 567
- Water: 6.5 percent
- Protein: 25.8 grams
- Carbohydrates: 16.1 grams
- Sugar: 4.7 grams
- Fiber: 8.5 grams
- Fat: 49.2 grams,
- Saturated fat: 6.28 grams
- Monounsaturated fat: 24.43 grams
- Polyunsaturated fat: 15.56 grams
The following are the health benefits of peanuts:
1. Source of healthy fats
Peanuts are rich in healthy fats, especially mono and polyunsaturated fats such as oleic and linoleic acids. Most of the peanut harvest is used for peanut oil production.
2. Rich in protein
Peanuts contain protein around 22-30 percent of their total calories, making them a good source of vegetable protein.
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However, for some people, proteins in peanuts such as arachin and conarachin can cause serious allergies.
3. Low carbohydrates
With a carbohydrate content of only 13-16 percent, peanuts have a low glycemic index, making them suitable for diabetes sufferers.
4. Source of vitamins and minerals
Peanuts contain a variety of important vitamins and minerals, including:
The benefits of peanuts are that they can reduce belly fat- Biotin: Important for pregnancy and body metabolism.
- Niacin (Vitamin B3): Plays a role in heart health.
- Folate (Vitamin B9): Important for tissue growth, especially during pregnancy.
- Magnesium: Protects against heart disease.
- Vitamin E: Functions as an antioxidant.
5. Rich in antioxidants and active compounds
Peanuts contain compounds such as resveratrol, p-coumaric acid, and isoflavones which are known to have antioxidant benefits. Peanut skins have a high concentration of antioxidants.
6. Helps lose weight
Although high in calories, peanuts do not contribute to significant weight gain. Consuming peanuts can increase feelings of fullness and reduce intake of other foods.
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7. Healthy heart
Peanuts contain nutrients such as magnesium, niacin, and resveratrol which can support heart health and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
8. Prevent gallstones
Studies show that regular consumption of peanuts can reduce the risk of forming gallstones, which are mostly composed of cholesterol.
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