Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
Peanut chikki is a traditional Ayurvedic preparation valued for its sweet taste and heating potency.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Roasted peanuts set in hard jaggery brittle. Dense winter energy in a slab — one piece is a snack, the whole bar is a meal.
Classical Provenance: Lonavala / pan-Indian winter tradition.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- winter travel snack
- with warm milk
- sesame-peanut mixed chikkis (Sankranti)
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: peanut allergy
- Contraindication: pitta excess / acne-prone skin
- Contraindication: diabetes
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Peanut chikki
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 piece (25g):
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 piece) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 546 kcal | 137 kcal |
| Protein | 15.4 g | 3.9 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 59.2 g | 14.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 1.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 47.6 g | 11.9 g |
| Total Fat | 31.1 g | 7.8 g |
| Calcium | 73.8 mg | 18.4 mg |
| Iron | 6.14 mg | 1.54 mg |
| Magnesium | 144.1 mg | 36.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 236.2 mg | 59.1 mg |
| Potassium | 888 mg | 222 mg |
| Sodium | 13 mg | 3 mg |
| Zinc | 1.92 mg | 0.48 mg |
| Copper | 0.27 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Selenium | 5.8 µg | 1.5 µg |
| Vitamin E | 3.08 mg | 0.77 mg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.10 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.12 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 8.97 mg | 2.24 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 60.6 µg | 15.2 µg |
| Choline | 40.4 mg | 10.1 mg |
