Are peanuts high in iodine?

Peanuts are not high in iodine content.

Peanuts are a common type of nut, rich in nutritional value, but their iodine content is not high. Specifically, every 100 grams of peanuts contains about 2.7 micrograms of iodine, a value that is relatively low compared to other iodine-rich foods such as kelp and nori.

Peanuts mainly contain protein, unsaturated fatty acids, vitamin E, and various minerals. These nutrients are beneficial to human health. For example, protein is the basic substance for building human cells, unsaturated fatty acids help lower cholesterol, and vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant.

In fact, major dietary sources of iodine include seafood such as seaweed (e.g., kelp and nori), other seafood products, and iodized salt. In comparison, the iodine content in peanuts, legumes, grains, meat, vegetables, and fruits is relatively low and is significantly influenced by the iodine levels in the soil and water sources.

For patients with thyroid diseases, it is important to understand and control iodine intake, but there is no need to be overly concerned about the iodine content in common foods such as peanuts.