Sugars and Sweets / Confectionery
Peanut brittle
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 493kcal / 2530kcal (19%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 15 g/ 71g (21%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 24.2 g/ 42g (57%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 53.9 g/ 348g (15%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 2.4 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.34%) |
Vit B1 | 0.16 mg/ 1mg (13%) |
Vit B2 | 0.08 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B3 | 5.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (36%) high |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 53 mg/ 750mg (7%) |
Phosphorus | 172 mg/ 700mg (24%) source |
Iron | 2 mg/ 12mg (16%) |
Sodium | 424 mg/ 1500mg (28%) |
Allergen Info
Peanuts
What is this food?
Peanut brittle is a sweet candy made from peanuts and sugar, usually cooked until it turns hard and crunchy. It’s often eaten in small pieces as a snack or dessert.
Why it matters to health
Peanut brittle can give you some healthy fats and protein from peanuts, but per 100 g it’s also high in sugar (about 49 g) and high in total fat (about 24 g), including saturated fat (about 5.3 g). It also has moderate sodium (about 424 mg). Eating it too often or in big portions can make it harder to keep your daily sugar and saturated fat within a balanced range. The good part: if you enjoy it, you can still fit it into your day by choosing smaller portions and pairing it with meals that have more fiber and nutrients (like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains).
Healthier tips
- Keep the portion small: treat it like a dessert—start with 1–2 small pieces, not a full handful.
- Choose timing: have it after a full meal (one of your 3 meals), so it’s less likely to replace nutrient-rich food.
- Balance the rest of the day: for snacks, pick options like fruit, yogurt, or nuts in measured amounts instead of more sweets.
- Watch frequency: enjoy peanut brittle occasionally rather than daily.
- Pair smart: if you want something sweet, pair with water or unsweetened drinks, and add fiber-rich foods in your meal.
Common Filipino dishes
Peanut brittle, Turon, Leche flan, Sans rival, Biko
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