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Ayurvedic Dravya · Legume · — kcal / 100g
Peanut
Also known as: moongphali, groundnut, Peanut (raw), Bhuchanaka, raw, moongphali (kachchi)
Peanut is a traditional Ayurvedic legume valued for its sweet, astringent taste and heating potency.
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Peanut — Rasa: Sweet, Astringent · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).
Vāta: Pacifies (-1)Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1)Kapha: Mildly Increases (+1)
Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
Peanut is a traditional Ayurvedic legume valued for its sweet, astringent taste and heating potency.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Roasted or boiled, never raw; heavier and more clogging than tree nuts — treat as an occasional food, not a staple.
Classical Provenance: Post-classical (New World); modern Ayurvedic texts.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
roasted with jaggery (chikki) in poha and upma boiled fresh (monsoon tradition)
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
Contraindication: peanut allergy (serious) Contraindication: weak digestion, skin conditions (traditional caution) Contraindication: kapha excess
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Peanut
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1/4 cup (36g):
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