What is Peanut Oil? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Peanut Oil?

Peanut oil is a cooking oil made from the the peanut, a member of the pea plant family. The peanut has a high oil/fat content making it a good oil source. Peanut oil is thin, golden and translucent. Its flavor is nutty and a bit sweet. It has a high smoke point making it good for frying food items. Peanut oil is used in East Asian cuisine and also in America for its convenience and relatively cost effective price.

What does Peanut Oil Taste Like?

Bitter

Bitter is one of the five main tastes. It has a sharp and pungent profile. Bitter is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including coffee, chocolate, bitter melon, and chicory. Bitter is used sparingly to accentuate the flavors around it and can be mellowed by other tastes in both savory and sweet dishes.

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Peanut Oil Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Tablespoon13.5g

Tablespoon Peanut Oil

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	119kcal	6%
Fats	14g	18%
Sat. fats	2g	9%
Mono. Fats	6g	14%
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	N/A
Sugars	N/A
Fiber	N/A
Proteins	N/A
Cholesterol	N/A
Sodium	N/A

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Amazon Fresh, Peanut Oil, 128 Fl Oz (Previously Happy Belly, Packaging May Vary)

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Planters Peanut Oil, 24 oz

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Hollywood Enriched Gold Peanut Oil, 24 Oz

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LouAna Peanut Frying Oil 3 gal. Boxed

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Planters Peanut Oil (24 oz Jar)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much fat is in Peanut Oil?

1 Tablespoon of Peanut Oil contains 14 g of fat.

How many calories are in 1 Tablespoon of Peanut Oil?

There are 119 calories in 1 Tablespoon of Peanut Oil.

How many calories are in 1 Cup of Peanut Oil?

There are 1909 calories in 1 Cup of Peanut Oil.

How many calories are in 1 Teaspoon of Peanut Oil?

There are 40 calories in 1 Teaspoon of Peanut Oil.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Peanut Oil?

There are 253 calories in 1 oz of Peanut Oil.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Peanut Oil?

There are 4010 calories in 1 pound of Peanut Oil.