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Ayurvedic Dravya · Legume · — kcal / 100g

Peanut (roasted)

Also known as: roasted, bhuni moongphali, roasted groundnut

Peanut (roasted) is a traditional Ayurvedic legume valued for its sweet, astringent taste and heating potency.

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Peanut (roasted) — Ayurvedic Legume & USDA Nutrition

Peanut (roasted) — Rasa: Sweet, Astringent · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1) Kapha: Mildly Increases (+1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Astringent
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Heavy, Oily, Dry
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira · Morning, Evening

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Peanut (roasted) is a traditional Ayurvedic legume valued for its sweet, astringent taste and heating potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Dry-roasting lightens the raw nut a step and adds warmth. The winter fire-side snack — a handful, not a packet.

Classical Provenance: pan-Indian street tradition (post-classical dravya).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • winter street handful with jaggery
  • crushed over poha and upma
  • in chikki (see peanut chikki)

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: peanut allergy (absolute)
  • Contraindication: kapha excess / weight management
  • Contraindication: pitta skin conditions
  • Contraindication: salted versions for hypertension

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Peanut (roasted)

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1/4 cup dry (50g):

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