Peanut Chutney Calories & Nutrition (मूंगफली चटनी)

Peanut Chutney has 39 calories per 1 tbsp (260 kcal per 100 g)

South Indian Health Rating: 8/10 Best time: Breakfast
39 kcal

Peanut Chutney Calories by Serving Size

Most people measure Indian food in katoris, plates and pieces — not grams. Here is Peanut Chutney broken down the way you actually eat it.

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
1 tsp 5 g 13 kcal 0.6 g 0.5 g 1 g
1 tbsp standard 15 g 39 kcal 1.8 g 1.5 g 2.9 g
100 g 100 g 260 kcal 12 g 10 g 19.3 g
Values are scaled from the standard serving and rounded. Actual figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.
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Nutrition Facts — Peanut Chutney (per 1 tbsp)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 39 kcal 260 kcal 2%
Protein 1.8 g 12 g 4%
Carbohydrates 1.5 g 10 g 1%
Fat 2.9 g 19.3 g 4%
Fiber 0.9 g 6 g 4%
Sugar 0.4 g 2.7 g 1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 1.8 g · 18%
Carbs 1.5 g · 15%
Fat 2.9 g · 66%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 39 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 8 min
Cycling 6 min
Running 4 min
Yoga 11 min

Is Peanut Chutney good for weight loss?

Yes, in controlled portions

Peanut Chutney carries roughly 260 kcal per 100 g, which is high for an everyday Indian food. It also delivers about 12 g of protein per 100 g, which helps you stay full for longer and protects muscle while you are in a calorie deficit. The fibre content (around 6 g per 100 g) slows digestion and steadies appetite between meals. Because it is calorie-dense, the portion size matters far more than whether you eat it at all — weigh or eyeball your serving and fit it into your daily budget instead of cutting it out entirely.

Is Peanut Chutney good for muscle gain?

Useful as a supporting food

Peanut Chutney provides about 12 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as moderate for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 4.6 g of protein per 100 kcal, so it is a reasonable way to hit a protein target. If you are training for size, aim for 1.6–2.2 g of protein per kg of bodyweight per day and spread it across 4–5 meals.

Health tips for eating Peanut Chutney

Watch the portion and the amount of oil used. Pair with a protein source and vegetables for a balanced meal.

About Peanut Chutney

Roasted peanuts ground with chilli, tamarind and salt, served with idli and dosa.

Frequently asked questions about Peanut Chutney

1 tbsp peanut chutney (15 g) contains approximately 39 calories, along with 1.8 g protein, 1.5 g carbohydrates and 2.9 g fat.

1 tbsp peanut chutney (15 g) mein lagbhag 39 calorie aur 1.8 g protein hota hai. Isme 1.5 g carbs aur 2.9 g fat bhi hota hai.

1 बड़ा चम्मच मूंगफली चटनी (15 ग्राम) में लगभग 39 कैलोरी और 1.8 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 1.5 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 2.9 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Peanut Chutney contains about 260 calories, 12 g protein, 10 g carbs and 19.3 g fat.

Yes, in controlled portions. Peanut Chutney carries roughly 260 kcal per 100 g, which is high for an everyday Indian food. It also delivers about 12 g of protein per 100 g, which helps you stay full for longer and protects muscle while you are in a calorie deficit. The fibre content (around 6 g per 100 g) slows digestion and steadies appetite between meals. Because it is calorie-dense, the portion size matters far more than whether you eat it at all — weigh or eyeball your serving and fit it into your daily budget instead of cutting it out entirely.

Peanut Chutney contains about 12 g of protein per 100 g, which is considered moderate for Indian foods.

Peanut Chutney provides roughly 10 g of carbohydrates and 2.7 g of sugar per 100 g. That is a moderate carbohydrate load for a typical serving. Portion control and pairing with protein, vegetables or curd help blunt the blood-sugar response. Anyone managing diabetes should confirm portions with their own doctor or dietitian.

Peanut Chutney is best eaten at breakfast.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 39 calories in 1 tbsp peanut chutney takes brisk walking for about 8 minutes, or cycling for about 6 minutes, or running for about 4 minutes, or yoga for about 11 minutes.

Compare Peanut Chutney with other foods

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Data source: nutrition values are drawn from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB) — Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM, Curr Dev Nutr 2024;8(7):103790, used under CC BY 4.0. INDB is derived from the ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT 2017 and 2004).

Serving sizes are typical Indian household portions set by FitDesi, with nutrients scaled from the per-100 g values. Figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.

Last updated: 30 October 2026

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