The content of certain vitamins and minerals in peanuts is extremely beneficial. The vitamin E content per 100 g is 4.9 mg. Therefore, 50 g of peanut paste provides 16% of the daily requirement of vitamin E, which has antioxidant properties and plays an essential role in stimulating the immune system.
The niacin content, which is a compound of vitamin B3, is about 15 g per 100 g of peanuts. Thus, nearly 40% of the daily requirement is met by 50 g of peanuts. This vitamin has multiple physiological roles in the transformation of food into energy, in the reduction of cholesterol levels in blood and in the production of hemoglobin.
Magnesium is involved in nearly 300 enzymatic reactions and participates in several cellular functions such as lipid metabolism including protein synthesis, neuro-muscular transmission of nerve impulses and regulation of heartbeat. 50g of peanut paste provides 25% of the daily magnesium requirement estimated at 420 mg for an adult.
Peanuts are rich in potassium and promote the proper functioning of muscles including the heart. A consumption of 50 g of peanut paste provides 7% of the daily requirement.
Finally, and without being exhaustive, peanuts contain vitamins B6 and B9, other minerals such as zinc, selenium and iron, as well as polyphenols and resveratrol, which are known for their antioxidant properties and therefore offer a protective power against the free radicals responsible for cell aging.
It is advisable to have a balanced diet and to maintain regular physical activity. Some people are allergic to peanuts and should refrain from eating peanuts or peanut butter.