Nuts & Seeds · Food guide
Can dogs eat peanuts?
Yes, unsalted and in small amounts. Peanut butter only if it has no salt, sugar or xylitol.
Not a substitute for advice from your vetUpdated Sep 26, 2026
AI imageHow much peanuts can your dog have?
Rule of thumb: snacks make up no more than 10% of daily calories.
Set your dog's ideal weight.
As a snack, no more than a day. That's .
Daily energy needs calculated the same way as in the Kahuno app.
The 10% limit applies to snacks and treats according to WSAVA, not to meals.Yellow: this amount is only a guideline. Keep the restrictions below in mind.
What's in peanuts?
Composition per 100 g
Energy and macros
| Energy | 620 kcal |
| Protein | 29 g |
| Fat | 49.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.9 g |
| Fiber | 8.4 g |
| Water | 1.1 g |
Minerals
| Calcium | 59 mg |
| Phosphorus | 337 mg |
| Ca : P ⓘ | 0.18 : 1 |
| Sodium | 3 mg |
| Potassium | 687 mg |
| Magnesium | 165 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Zinc | 3.4 mg |
| Copper | 728 µg |
| Iodine | 0 µg |
Vitamins and fatty acids
| Vitamin A | 2 µg RE |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 8 mg |
| Linoleic acid | 9.69 g |
| Omega-3 | 0.03 g |
| EPA | 0 g |
| DHA | 0 g |
Source: Max Rubner-Institut. (2025). Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS), Version 4.0 — Deutsche Nährstoffdatenbank. doi.org
Composition per 100 g
Energy and macros
| Energy | 606 kcal |
| Protein | 24.1 g |
| Fat | 47.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16.1 g |
| Fiber | 7.4 g |
| Water | 1.6 g |
Minerals
| Calcium | 49 mg |
| Phosphorus | 328 mg |
| Ca : P ⓘ | 0.15 : 1 |
| Sodium | 317 mg |
| Potassium | 583 mg |
| Magnesium | 163 mg |
| Iron | 2.6 mg |
| Zinc | 2.6 mg |
| Copper | 755 µg |
| Iodine | – |
Vitamins and fatty acids
| Vitamin A | 1 µg RE |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 6.8 mg |
| Linoleic acid | 6.76 g |
| Omega-3 | 0 g |
| EPA | 0 g |
| DHA | 0 g |
Source: Max Rubner-Institut. (2025). Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS), Version 4.0 — Deutsche Nährstoffdatenbank. doi.org
Key facts at a glance
What to watch out for
- Check the peanut butter's ingredient list for xylitol (birch sugar)
- Very high in fat
- Allergies are possible
Safety rating for each dog
Can Romeo handle peanuts?
This page applies to dogs in general. In Kahuno, you add intolerances to the dog profile, and every ingredient gets a color-coded dot when you log it, checked for your dog specifically. Whoever feeds the dog in your household sees it right away.
Frequently asked questions
How much peanuts can my dog eat?
Rule of thumb: snacks should be no more than 10% of daily calories. For a normally active 10 kg dog, that's about 10 g of Peanut. The calculator above shows the amount for your dog's weight.
What should I do if my dog ate too much peanuts?
Usually the dog reacts with soft stool or gas. Offer water and make the next meal smaller. If your dog vomits, seems lethargic or has ongoing diarrhea, call your vet.
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