Peanut butter nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt
Top nutrition facts for Peanut butter

Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 191 kcal |
Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: Check out our full article on Peanut butter glycemic index https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522004944Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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14 (low) |
Glycemic load | 1 (low) |
Insulin index ⓘ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/26770180 – 15 | 15 |
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 6 grams |
Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 2 tbsp (32 grams) |
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 6.6 (acidic) |
Oxalates ⓘ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0889157506001864 | 23 mg |
Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 97% of foods
Calories ⓘHigher in Calories content than 97% of foods
Monounsaturated fat ⓘHigher in Monounsaturated fat content than 91% of foods
Vitamin B3 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B3 content than 90% of foods
Magnesium ⓘHigher in Magnesium content than 89% of foods
Peanut butter calories (kcal)
Calories for different serving sizes of peanut butter | Calories | Weight |
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Calories in 100 grams | 598 | |
Calories in 2 tbsp | 191 | 32 g |
Calories in 1 cup | 1543 | 258 g |
Calories for different varieties of peanut butter | Calories | Weight |
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Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt (this food) | 598 | 100 g |
Peanut flour, defatted | 327 | 100 g |
Peanut flour, low fat | 428 | 100 g |
Peanut butter, smooth, reduced fat | 520 | 100 g |
Peanut butter, chunk style, with salt | 589 | 100 g |
Peanut butter, chunk style, without salt | 589 | 100 g |
Peanut butter, reduced sodium | 590 | 100 g |
Peanut butter, smooth, vitamin and mineral fortified | 591 | 100 g |
Peanut butter, chunky, vitamin and mineral fortified | 593 | 100 g |
Peanut butter, smooth style, with salt | 598 | 100 g |
Peanut butter with omega-3, creamy | 608 | 100 g |
Peanut butter Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
Check out our full article on Peanut butter glycemic index
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522004944Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Peanut butter Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0µg of 900µg
0%
Vitamin E:
8.7mg of 15mg
58%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 20µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.14mg of 1mg
12%
Vitamin B2:
0.18mg of 1mg
14%
Vitamin B3:
13mg of 16mg
79%
Vitamin B5:
1.1mg of 5mg
22%
Vitamin B6:
0.42mg of 1mg
33%
Folate:
84µg of 400µg
21%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
60mg of 550mg
11%
Vitamin K:
0.29µg of 120µg
0.24%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 14%
7.1 g of 50 g
7.1 g (14% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 25%
16.4 g of 65 g
16.4 g (25% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 2%
7.1 g of 300 g
7.1 g (2% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
0.4 g of 2,000 g
0.4 g (0% of DV )
Other:
0.9 g
0.9 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
222mg of 280mg
79%
Threonine:
504mg of 1,050mg
48%
Isoleucine:
591mg of 1,400mg
42%
Leucine:
1484mg of 2,730mg
54%
Lysine:
654mg of 2,100mg
31%
Methionine:
254mg of 1,050mg
24%
Phenylalanine:
1154mg of 1,750mg
66%
Valine:
751mg of 1,820mg
41%
Histidine:
535mg of 700mg
76%
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
3.3 g
Monounsaturated fat:
8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
1.1 g
Sucrose:
3.3 g
Glucose:
0.04 g
Fructose:
0.04 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Peanut butter
Sugar:
3.4 g
Fiber:
1.6 g
Other:
2.2 g
All nutrients for Peanut butter per selected serving size (2 tbsp - 32g)
Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 0% | 100% | |
Calories | 191kcal | 10% | 3% |
12.7 times more than Orange![]() |
Protein | 7.1g | 17% | 18% |
7.9 times more than Broccoli![]() |
Fats | 16g | 25% | 3% |
1.5 times more than Cheese![]() |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Net carbs | 5.5g | N/A | 35% |
3.1 times less than Chocolate![]() |
Carbs | 7.1g | 2% | 32% |
1.3 times less than Rice![]() |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Magnesium | 54mg | 13% | 11% |
1.2 times more than Almonds![]() |
Calcium | 16mg | 2% | 34% |
2.6 times less than Milk![]() |
Potassium | 179mg | 5% | 11% |
3.8 times more than Cucumber![]() |
Iron | 0.56mg | 7% | 43% |
1.5 times less than Beef broiled![]() |
Sugar | 3.4g | N/A | 39% |
1.2 times more than Coca-Cola![]() |
Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | 18% |
2.1 times more than Orange![]() |
Copper | 0.14mg | 15% | 21% |
3 times more than Shiitake![]() |
Zinc | 0.8mg | 7% | 35% |
2.5 times less than Beef broiled![]() |
Starch | 1.1g | 0% | 95% |
4.3 times less than Potato![]() |
Phosphorus | 107mg | 15% | 14% |
1.8 times more than Chicken meat![]() |
Sodium | 5.4mg | 0% | 82% |
28.8 times less than White bread![]() |
Vitamin E | 2.9mg | 19% | 35% |
6.2 times more than Kiwi![]() |
Manganese | 0.53mg | 23% | 29% | |
Selenium | 1.3µg | 2% | 69% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 4% | 39% |
1.8 times less than Pea raw![]() |
Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 5% | 47% |
1.5 times more than Avocado![]() |
Vitamin B3 | 4.2mg | 26% | 10% |
1.4 times more than Turkey meat![]() |
Vitamin B5 | 0.36mg | 7% | 33% |
Equal to Sunflower seeds![]() |
Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 11% | 28% |
3.7 times more than Oats![]() |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | 84% |
338.7 times less than Broccoli![]() |
Folate | 28µg | 7% | 26% |
1.4 times more than Brussels sprouts![]() |
Trans fat | 0.02g | N/A | 64% |
198.5 times less than Margarine![]() |
Saturated fat | 3.3g | 17% | 11% |
1.8 times more than Beef broiled![]() |
Choline | 20mg | 4% | 62% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 8.3g | N/A | 9% |
2.6 times more than Avocado![]() |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4g | N/A | 11% |
3.8 times less than Walnut![]() |
Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0% | 60% |
1.3 times less than Chicken meat![]() |
Threonine | 0.17mg | 0% | 72% |
1.4 times less than Beef broiled![]() |
Isoleucine | 0.2mg | 0% | 71% |
1.5 times less than Salmon raw![]() |
Leucine | 0.49mg | 0% | 64% |
1.6 times less than Tuna Bluefin![]() |
Lysine | 0.22mg | 0% | 74% |
1.5 times more than Tofu![]() |
Methionine | 0.08mg | 0% | 73% |
2.8 times more than Quinoa![]() |
Phenylalanine | 0.38mg | 0% | 46% |
1.8 times more than Egg![]() |
Valine | 0.25mg | 0% | 70% |
2.6 times less than Soybean raw![]() |
Histidine | 0.18mg | 0% | 66% |
1.3 times less than Turkey meat![]() |
Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | 92% |
49.2 times less than Apple![]() |
Caffeine | 0mg | 0% | 100% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.01g | N/A | 92% |
338.5 times less than Canola oil![]() |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 89% | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | N/A | 92% | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | N/A | 100% | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 79% | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.9g | N/A | 80% |
Equal to Almonds![]() |
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 191
% Daily Value*
25%
Total Fat
16g
15%
Saturated Fat 3.3g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.24%
Sodium 5.4mg
2.4%
Total Carbohydrate
7.1g
6.4%
Dietary Fiber
1.6g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
7.1g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
16mg
1.6%
Iron
0.56mg
7%
Potassium
179mg
5.3%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol

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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats

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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats

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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars

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References
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