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food
peanuts
nutrition
definition
peanuts:
Ayurvedic:
Chinese:
seed:
» qualities: sweet, neutral
» actions: affects Spleen and Lungs; tonifies the Spleen; moistens the Lung; nourishes the Xue (Blood)
» uses: hypertension, edema, insufficient lactation, beriberi, roundworms (oil)
» contraindications: diarrhea
skin:
» qualities: slightly bitter, astringent
» actions: affects the Lungs; invigorates the Spleen, stops bleeding
» uses: purpurea, internal bleeding, chronic bronchitis
shell:
» qualities: astringent, neutral
» actions: affects the Lungs, stops coughing
» uses: hyperlipidemia; asthma, phlegm with blood
naturopathic:
» qualities: acid-forming food
» actions:
» uses:
» contraindications: peanuts, peanut butter and peanut oil may be carcinogens, may cause atherosclerosis, may be contaminated with aflatoxin, may depress the immune system (Carper, pp. 237-38); in addition, peanuts are a heavily sprayed crop and peanut oil may contain high levels of pesticide
biochemical: high in protein, fats; iron, phosphorus, calcium
» form: dried peanuts
» portion: 1 ounce
» calories (kcal): 161
» weight (g): 28
» water (%): 6.8
» protein (g): 7.3
» fat (g): 14
» carbohydrates (g): 4.6
» unsaturated fatty acid (g): 12.1
» saturated fatty acid (g): 1.9
» calories from fat (%): 78.3
» cholesterol (mg): 0
» dietary fiber (g):
» vitamin A (RE): 0
» vitamin A (IU): 0
» vitamin B1 (mg): 0.19
» vitamin B2 (mg): 0.04
» vitamin B3 (mg): 4
» vitamin B6 (mg): 0.08
» vitamin B12 (mcg): 0
» vitamin C (mg): 0
» vitamin E (IU): 9.36
» folic acid (mcg): 29
» pantothenic acid (mg): 0.79
» sodium (mg): 5
» potassium (mg): 204
» calcium (mg): 17
» phosphorus (mg): 109
» magnesium (mg): 51
» iron (mg): 0.92
» zinc (mg): 0.93
» copper (mg): 0.285
» manganese (mg): 0.316
Agriculture Handbook #8
Airola, p. 294
Carper, pp. 237-38
Chao-liang, pp. 75-76
Johari, p. 119
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