Peanut Butter Calories & Nutrition

Ground peanuts with or without added oil and salt. High protein, high fat, and famously hard to stop eating.

Calories

188

per 2 tbsp

Protein

8g

Carbs

6.3g

Fat

16.1g

Macro split

Protein 16%Carbs 12%Fat 72%

Calories in Peanut Butter by serving size

ServingCal
2 tbsp (32g)188
100 g (100g)588
1 tbsp (16g)94

Detailed nutrition

Per 2 tbsp (32g)

Fiber1.9g
Sugar2.9g
Saturated fat3.3g
Sodium146.9mg
Potassium207.7mg

Why eat peanut butter?

1

High protein for a nut butter

2

Filling and palate-satisfying

3

Calorie-dense — measure with a scale, not by eye

Fitting peanut butter into your daily calories

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Peanut Butter FAQs

How many calories in peanut butter?+

About 188 calories per 2 tbsp (~32g) of peanut butter.

Is peanut butter good for bulking?+

Yes — it's calorie-dense and easy to add to meals. For cutting, weigh it — eyeballed scoops add up fast.

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