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Peanut butter calories and nutrition
2 tbsp of smooth salted peanut butter (32 g) has 191 calories, with 7.1 g of protein, 7.1 g of carbs and 16 g of fat. That is 598 calories per 100 g.
Smooth peanut butter with salt. Data: USDA FoodData Central, “Peanut butter, smooth style, with salt (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)”. The unsalted type is a separate USDA entry. These entries do not establish that a product is natural or contains only peanuts; check its ingredient label.
Serving size
2 tbsp · 32 g
191 calories
- Protein
- 7.1 g14% of calories · 14% DV
- Carbs
- 7.1 g14% of calories · 3% DV
- Fat
- 16 g72% of calories · 21% DV
- Fiber
- 1.6 g
- Sugars
- 3.4 g
- Saturated fat
- 3.3 g
- Sodium
- 136 mg
Peanut butter nutrition facts per 2 tablespoons
This USDA serving (32 g) has 191 calories, 7.1 g protein, 7.1 g carbs and 16 g fat. The figures apply to smooth peanut butter with salt; use the serving table to match your portion. Sources ↓
Calories in peanut butter by serving
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 tbsp32 g | 191 | 7.1 g | 7.1 g | 16 g |
| 1 tbsp16 g | 96 | 3.6 g | 3.6 g | 8.2 g |
| 1 oz28.3 g | 170 | 6.3 g | 6.3 g | 15 g |
| 100 g100 g | 598 | 22 g | 22 g | 51 g |
Serving weights are USDA’s household measures for this food.
Peanut butter nutrition facts
Per 100 g, 598 calories: 14% from protein, 14% from carbs and 72% from fat.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving2 tbsp · 32 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 598 | 191 | – |
| Total fat | 51 g | 16 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 10 g | 3.3 g | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 426 mg | 136 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 22 g | 7.1 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber | 5.0 g | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Total sugars | 10 g | 3.4 g | – |
| Protein | 22 g | 7.1 g | 14% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 16 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 0.6 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 558 mg | 179 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
% Daily Value is per serving (2 tbsp), using the FDA’s Daily Values. Calorie shares use 4 calories per gram of protein and carbs and 9 per gram of fat.
Calories by type
Types are compared at the same weight (32 g). Their household serving sizes may differ.
| Type | Per 32 g | Per 100 g | Proteinper 32 g | Fatper 32 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smooth peanut butter with salt | 191 | 598 | 7.1 g | 16 g |
| Smooth, without salt | 191 | 598 | 7.1 g | 16 g |
How long to walk it off
Walking at 3 mph, a 150-lb adult burns about 3.2 calories a minute on top of what they would burn at rest. So 2 tbsp of smooth salted peanut butter (191 calories) takes about 60 minutes of walking, roughly 6,900 steps.
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Peanut butter questions
How many carbs are in peanut butter?
Two tablespoons (32 g) of smooth salted peanut butter have 7.1 g of carbs and 191 calories. Products with different ingredients can differ.
How much protein is in 2 tbsp of smooth salted peanut butter?
2 tbsp of smooth salted peanut butter (32 g) has 7.1 g of protein, 14% of the 50 g Daily Value. That is 22 g per 100 g.
How do salted and unsalted peanut butter calories compare?
For 2 tbsp of smooth salted peanut butter (32 g): smooth peanut butter with salt, 191 calories and smooth, without salt, 191 calories.
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- U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central: Peanut butter, smooth style, with salt (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) (FDC ID 174266, SR Legacy, published 2019-04-01).
- U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central: Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt (FDC ID 172470, SR Legacy, published 2019-04-01).
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels.
- Walking time: the method of our walking calorie calculator (2024 Adult Compendium of Physical Activities; CADENCE-Adults for steps).
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