AyarındaPeanut butter (plain) calories
1 tablespoon · 16 g: about 90–110 kcal. 598 kcal per 100 g: 22.2 g protein, 22.3 g carbohydrate, 51.4 g fat.
In portions
| Portion | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 16 g | 90–110 kcal |
| 1 dessert spoon | 8 g | 40–50 kcal |
Nutrition facts (100 g)
| Energy | 598 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 22.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 22.3 g |
| Sugar | 10.5 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Fat | 51.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 10.3 g |
| Sodium | 17 mg |
Where the calories come from: protein 14% · carbohydrate 14% · fat 72%.
Source: USDA FoodData Central record 172470. The same food can vary by ±10% with its variety, recipe and brand.
Frequently asked questions
Peanut butter (plain): how many grams and calories in 1 tablespoon?
1 tablespoon is about 16 g on average and has about 90–110 kcal.
Peanut butter (plain): how many calories in 100 grams?
Per 100 g there are 598 kcal, 22.2 g of protein, 22.3 g of carbohydrate and 51.4 g of fat.
Peanut butter (plain): how much protein does it have?
Per 100 g there are 22.2 g of protein; 1 tablespoon (16 g) has about 4 g of protein. About 14% of its calories come from protein.
Peanut butter (plain): does it make you gain weight?
No single food makes you gain weight on its own; your weight depends on the day’s total calories. 1 tablespoon (16 g) has about 96 kcal: about 5% of a 2,000 kcal day (the reference on nutrition labels). Its energy density is high (6 kcal per gram): even a small amount has a lot of calories. Most of its calories come from fat.
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Meal ideas with it
- Rice cakes, peanut butter and a banana ~250 kcal
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