Nuts & seeds

Peanut butter: calories and nutrition facts

Per 100 g: 598 kcal, 22 g protein, 17 g carbohydrates and 51 g fat. A typical serving (1 tbsp, 16 g) provides about 96 kcal.

Amount
Energy

96 kcal

400 kJ · 5% of the reference intake (2,000 kcal)

Amount · share of energy

Protein3.6 g · 14%
Carbohydrates2.8 g · 11%
Fat8.2 g · 73%

Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsper 100 g1 tbsp · 16 g
Energy2,501 kJ / 598 kcal400 kJ / 96 kcal
Fat51 g8.2 g
of which saturates10 g1.7 g
Carbohydrate17 g2.8 g
of which sugars10 g1.7 g
Fibre5.0 g0.8 g
Protein22 g3.6 g
Salt0.04 g0.01 g

Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in peanut butter?

598 kcal (2,501 kJ) per 100 g. 1 tbsp (16 g) provides about 96 kcal.

How much fat is in peanut butter?

51 g fat per 100 g, of which 10 g saturates. 1 tbsp (16 g) has about 8.2 g.

How much protein is in peanut butter?

22 g protein per 100 g; 1 tbsp (16 g) has about 3.6 g. That is 14% of the energy.

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt”, FDC ID 172470. Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.

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