Peanut butter calories per tablespoon and per 100g
Peanut butter is calorie-dense because it's mostly nuts and oil, so the number you spread matters more than the jar you buy. Most of its calories come from healthy fats, with a useful hit of protein.
Typical portion32 gCalories≈ 188 kcal
Quick answer
One tablespoon of peanut butter (about 16 g) has roughly 94 kcal. A standard two-tablespoon serving (32 g) is about 188 kcal, with around 8 g of protein and 16 g of fat.
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g
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Estimated result
Base · 32 g188 kcal
Total188 kcal
- Protein8 g
- Fat16 g
- Carbs6 g
Portion size and cooking method move single foods most; frying adds oil.
What is usually inside
peanutssaltpeanut oiladded sugar (in sweetened types)
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FAQ
How many calories are in peanut butter?
About 94 kcal per tablespoon (16 g) and roughly 588 kcal per 100 g. A typical two-tablespoon serving is around 188 kcal.
How many calories are in a tablespoon of peanut butter?
One level tablespoon is about 94 kcal, with roughly 4 g of protein and 8 g of fat. A heaped spoon can be closer to 130-140 kcal.
Is natural peanut butter lower in calories?
Not really — the calories are almost identical because they come from the peanuts. Natural types mainly skip the added sugar and oil, not the energy.
Can SpoonCheck estimate peanut butter from a photo?
Yes. A photo of your spread or spoon helps estimate the grams and any added topping, so you don't have to measure every serving.
Data source: USDA FDC 172470 (peanut butter, smooth style, with salt)
SpoonCheck is not a medical app and does not replace a healthcare professional. Nutrition estimates are for general wellness tracking.