Calories in Peanut Butter

Peanut Butter has about 94 calories per 1 tbsp (16 g), with 4 g protein, 3.1 g carbs and 8.1 g fat. Per 100 g it has 588 kcal.

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Good protein sourceGood fibre sourceEnergy-denseMostly fat
94kcal
Calories · 1 tbsp (16 g)
4g
Protein · 1 tbsp (16 g)
3.1g
Carbs · 1 tbsp (16 g)
8.1g
Fat · 1 tbsp (16 g)
Carbs 12%Protein 16%Fat 72%share of calories

Peanut Butter calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 tbsp (16 g)94 kcal4 g3.1 g8.1 g
100 g588 kcal25.1 g19.6 g50.4 g

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Peanut Butter nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 tbsp (16 g)
Calories588 kcal94 kcal
Protein25.1 g4 g
Carbohydrates19.6 g3.1 g
Fat50.4 g8.1 g
Fibre5.6 g0.9 g
Sugar9.2 g1.5 g
Sodium459 mg73 mg
Calcium49 mg8 mg
Iron1.7 mg0.3 mg
Potassium558 mg89 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Peanut Butter healthy?

  • ●Peanut Butter is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 588 kcal per 100 g. About 12% of its calories come from carbs, 16% from protein and 72% from fat.
  • ●On a fat-loss diet, measure your portion. 1 tbsp (16 g) already adds 94 kcal, and it's easy to eat more than you meant to.
  • ●It's low in protein (4 g in 1 tbsp (16 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.

To burn it off: 1 tbsp (16 g) (94 kcal) takes about 19 min of brisk walking or 9 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Peanut Butter: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Peanut Butter?

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One serving of Peanut Butter, 1 tbsp (16 g), has roughly 94 calories, with 4 g protein, 3.1 g carbohydrates, 8.1 g fat and 0.9 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Peanut Butter?

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100 g of Peanut Butter has 588 kcal, with 25.1 g protein, 19.6 g carbs, 50.4 g fat, 5.6 g fibre and 9.2 g sugar.

How much protein is in Peanut Butter?

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Peanut Butter has 25.1 g protein per 100 g (4 g in 1 tbsp (16 g)). Protein provides about 16% of its calories.

Is Peanut Butter good for weight loss?

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Only in measured portions. At 588 kcal per 100 g it is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast. 1 tbsp (16 g) adds 94 kcal, so count it within your daily target.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Peanut Butter?

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Burning roughly 94 kcal takes about 19 minutes of brisk walking or 9 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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