Peanut brittle, homemade

Peanut brittle is a confection made from peanuts set in hardened cooked sugar. The figures here describe a homemade recipe. It mainly provides carbohydrate, largely as sugars, and fat, with some protein. Per 100g, it contains 74g of carbohydrate, including 72g of sugars, and 19g of fat, of which 5.3g is saturated fat.

The sugar and fat content are worth noting for people monitoring their sugar, saturated fat or overall energy intake. Frequent consumption of foods containing sugar can contribute to tooth decay. Peanuts also provide nutrients such as magnesium, which supports normal muscle and nerve function. Peanut brittle is not suitable for people with a peanut allergy. Full nutritional figures are provided in the tables below.