Peanut Butter — Calories and Macros

Natural, no added sugar. Sugar varies widely by brand.

High fat
188cal

per 2 tbsp (~32g)
9% of a 2,000 cal day

Protein

8g

Carbs

7g

Fat

16g

Fiber

2g

Sugar

3g

Per 100 grams

Standardized to 100g so you can compare across foods.

Calories

588

Protein

25g

Carbs

21.9g

Fat

50g

Fiber

6.3g

Sugar

9.4g

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Common questions

How many calories are in peanut butter?

2 tbsp (~32g) of peanut butter has 188 calories, with 8g protein, 7g carbs, and 16g fat.

How much protein is in peanut butter?

Peanut Butter has 8g of protein per 2 tbsp (~32g). That is about 4g per 100 calories, not a significant source of protein.

Is peanut butter good for weight loss?

Any food can fit a weight-loss diet, because your total daily calories decide the result, not one food. Peanut Butter is calorie-dense and easy to overeat, so keep the portion measured and fit it into your target.

Is peanut butter healthy?

Healthy depends on the rest of your day, not one food. Keep an eye on the fat. In a balanced diet at your calorie target, peanut butter is fine; the portion and how often you eat it matter more than the food itself.

Nutrition values approximated from USDA FoodData Central. Estimates for tracking, not medical reference. Reviewed against USDA FoodData Central.