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Peanut Oil

Oil derived from peanuts.

Peanut Oil — illustrative ingredient image

About Peanut Oil

Peanut oil is the edible oil pressed or extracted from peanuts. It is used for frying, sautéing, roasting, dressings, marinades, and some processed foods. Products may be refined or less refined, and may be sold as cooking or finishing oils.

Refined peanut oil is relatively neutral in aroma, while less refined oil can retain a more pronounced roasted or peanut-like character. It is liquid at ordinary room temperature. Sensory qualities depend on the peanut material and refining method, while filtration and refining affect colour, aroma, and flavour.

The oil ranges from nearly clear and pale yellow to deeper golden tones. It is sold refined, less refined, filtered, roasted, aromatic, or as another specified style. Refining and filtration can lighten appearance and reduce aroma; an oil labelled roasted or aromatic has a distinct sensory style from a highly refined product.

Ingredient type
oil
Form
oil

Forms & related ingredients

  • Peanutderived from · Peanut Oil → Peanut

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Where peanut oil appears

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Local names for peanut oil

Names and romanised forms to recognise on menus and labels.

English

Peanut oil

English

Groundnut Oil

Search alias · Not a confirmed translation

English

Oil, peanut, salad or cooking

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English

peanut fat or oil refined food product

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Peanut Oil nutrition & diet

Peanut Oil nutritional value

Oil, peanut, salad or cooking

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
884kcal
Protein
0.0g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
100.0g

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Identify whether the product is refined, expeller-pressed, cold-pressed, roasted-peanut, or part of a blended oil before comparison. The reference should match the amount actually used or retained after cooking, since frying, dressings, marinades, and baking distribute oil differently through the finished food.

Compare the right form: Match the reference to the named peanut-oil processing and use form, including refined or pressed oil; distinguish pure oil from blended cooking oils.

Diet considerations

Peanut oil is plant-derived, but the exact processing and any blend affect dietary interpretation. It contains no cereal ingredient by identity, yet coatings, batters, sauces, or fried foods cooked in it may contain cereals, dairy, egg, or meat. Compatibility therefore depends on both the oil and the complete prepared dish.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    May be compatible
  • Paleo
    May be compatible
  • Low-carb
    May be compatible
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · May be compatible
The plain form may fit a carbohydrate-restricted diet. Check the portion, added sugar, coatings and sauces against the nutrition values above.
Paleo · May be compatible
May fit a paleo pattern, depending on the cut or form, processing and added ingredients.
Low-carb · May be compatible
The plain form may fit a carbohydrate-restricted diet. Check the portion, added sugar, coatings and sauces against the nutrition values above.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Oil, peanut, salad or cooking ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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