Peanut butter Nutrition
Calories in peanut butter100 g of peanut butter has 588 kcal.
| Per | 100 g | 2 tablespoons (32 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 588 | 188.2 |
| Protein (g) | 25 | 8 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 20 | 6.4 |
| Fat (g) | 50 | 16 |
| Fibre (g) | 6 | 1.9 |
How we got the portion numbers
- The reference values are per 100 g. A portion of 32 g scales by 32 ÷ 100 = 0.32.
- Energy: 588 × 0.32 = 188.16 kcal — the same factor gives every other row in the portion column.
Check it backwards
188.16 kcal ÷ 0.32 = 588 kcal per 100 g — the reference value we started with.
Questions people also ask
How many calories are in peanut butter?
100 g has 588 kcal. 2 tablespoons (32 g) has about 188 kcal.
How much protein is in peanut butter?
25 g per 100 g, so 2 tablespoons gives about 8 g.
Where do these values come from?
USDA FoodData Central reference entries, rounded. They are typical values — the exact food on your plate varies with variety, ripeness and cooking, so the page says 'about' where it scales a portion.