Calories in Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains 588 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving — 1 tbsp (16 g) — carries about 94 kcal.
Nourishing but dense — two tablespoons equal a ~190 kcal snack.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving — 1 tbsp (16 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 588 kcal | 94 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g | 4 g |
| Fat | 50 g | 8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g | 3.2 g |
| Fibre | 6 g | 1 g |
| Sugars | 9 g | 1.4 g |
How much exercise burns one serving?
~24 minutes
~9 minutes
Approximate, for a ~94 kcal serving and a ~70 kg adult (walking ~4 kcal/min, running ~10 kcal/min).
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in peanut butter?
Peanut butter contains 588 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving — 1 tbsp (16 g) — carries about 94 kcal.
How much protein, fat and carbohydrate does peanut butter have?
Per 100 g: 25 g protein, 50 g fat and 20 g carbohydrates, of which 6 g fibre and 9 g sugars. That makes peanut butter a good protein source.
Is peanut butter suitable for a diet?
Carefully — 588 kcal per 100 g is a high calorie density. When dieting, watch the amount: one serving (1 tbsp (16 g)) is ~94 kcal. Nourishing but dense — two tablespoons equal a ~190 kcal snack.
How much does one serving of peanut butter weigh?
The typical serving is 1 tbsp (16 g) — about 16 g, which equals ~94 kcal.
How much exercise burns one serving of peanut butter?
Roughly 24 minutes of brisk walking or 9 minutes of running (approximate, for a ~70 kg adult: walking ~4 kcal/min, running ~10 kcal/min).
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Values are rounded average reference figures per 100 g/ml (USDA FoodData Central and European food-composition tables). Real values vary with variety, recipe and preparation — the label of a specific product always takes precedence. This information is not medical or dietary advice.