Calories in Peanut butter, chunk style, with salt
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Peanut butter, chunk style, with salt contains 589 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (258 g) provides about 1,520 kcal.
Roughly 71% of its calories come from fat, with 15% from protein and 14% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in legumes and legume products on FoodFactly, where the median is 127 kcal per 100 g across 312 foods.
100 g provides 86% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 78% of the Daily Value for manganese and 64% of the Daily Value for copper.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 589 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 49.9 g | 64% |
| Saturated fat C | 7.6 g | 38% |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 486 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 21.6 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber C | 8 g | 29% |
| Total sugars M | 8.4 g | |
| Protein C | 24.1 g | 48% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 6.3 mg | 42% |
| Vitamin K M | 0.5 µg | 0.4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 13.7 mg | 86% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 1.1 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.42 mg | 25% |
| Folate (B9) C | 92 µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline ? | 61.3 mg | 11% |
| Calcium C | 45 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 1.9 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium C | 160 mg | 38% |
| Phosphorus C | 319 mg | 26% |
| Potassium C | 745 mg | 16% |
| Zinc C | 2.8 mg | 25% |
| Copper C | 0.58 mg | 64% |
| Manganese C | 1.8 mg | 78% |
| Selenium M | 8.2 µg | 15% |
| Fluoride M | 3.1 µg |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 15%
- Carbohydrates 14%
- Fat 71%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein24.1 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 8.9 g)
- Fiber8 gabove the median for legumes and legume products (median 5.3 g)
- Sugars8.4 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat49.9 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 1.4 g)
- Saturated fat7.6 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 0.21 g)
- Sodium486 mgin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 41 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water1.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 23.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 13.9 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 4.9 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 4.2 g |
| Glucose M | 4.2 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.23 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.52 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.61 g |
| Leucine M | 1.5 g |
| Lysine M | 0.67 g |
| Methionine M | 0.26 g |
| Cystine M | 0.23 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 1.2 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.82 g |
| Valine M | 0.77 g |
| Arginine M | 2.7 g |
| Histidine M | 0.55 g |
| Alanine M | 0.9 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 3 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 5 g |
| Glycine M | 1.4 g |
| Proline M | 1.4 g |
| Serine M | 1.5 g |
Individual fatty acids (20)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) I | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) I | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 13.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.18 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.05 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 6.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.68 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.64 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 22.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.078 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.79 g |
| MUFA 22:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene I | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.22 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 8 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.73 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Sterols (3)
| Stigmasterol M | 11 mg |
|---|---|
| Campesterol M | 15 mg |
| Beta-sitosterol M | 77 mg |
Other components (13)
| Water C | 1.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 3.3 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 2,464 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0.5 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 92 µg |
| Betaine M | 1 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Peanut butter
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peanut butter, reduced sodium | 590 | 24 g | 21.8 g | 49.9 g |
| Peanut butter, smooth, reduced fat | 520 | 25.9 g | 35.7 g | 34 g |
| Peanut butter, smooth, vitamin and mineral fortified | 591 | 25.7 g | 18.8 g | 50.8 g |
| Peanut butter, chunky, vitamin and mineral fortified | 593 | 26.1 g | 17.7 g | 51.5 g |
| Peanut butter, chunk style, without salt | 589 | 24.1 g | 21.6 g | 49.9 g |
| Peanut butter, smooth, without salt | 598 | 22.2 g | 22.3 g | 51.4 g |
| Peanut butter, smooth style, with salt | 598 | 22.2 g | 22.3 g | 51.4 g |
| Peanut Butter, smooth | 588 | 21.9 g | 24 g | 49.5 g |
| Peanut butter, creamy | 589 | 24 g | 22.7 g | 49.4 g |
| Peanut butter | 598 | 22.2 g | 22.3 g | 51.4 g |
| Peanut butter, lower sodium | 598 | 22.2 g | 22.3 g | 51.4 g |
| Peanut butter, lower sodium and lower sugar | 624 | 23.5 g | 18.3 g | 53.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peanut spread, reduced sugar | 650 | 24.8 g | 14.2 g | 54.9 g |
| Peanut butter with omega-3, creamy | 608 | 24.5 g | 17 g | 54.2 g |
| Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt Cooked | 587 | 24.4 g | 21.3 g | 49.7 g |
| Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt Cooked | 587 | 24.4 g | 21.3 g | 49.7 g |
| Peanuts, all types, raw Raw | 567 | 25.8 g | 16.1 g | 49.2 g |
| Peanuts, virginia, raw Raw | 563 | 25.2 g | 16.5 g | 48.8 g |
| Peanuts, all types, oil-roasted, with salt Cooked | 599 | 28 g | 15.3 g | 52.5 g |
| Peanuts, all types, oil-roasted, without salt Cooked | 599 | 28 g | 15.3 g | 52.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in peanut butter?
100 g of peanut butter has 589 kcal. 1 cup (258 g): about 1,520 kcal. 2 tbsp (32 g): about 188 kcal.
Is peanut butter high in protein?
Peanut butter contains 24.1 g of protein per 100 g (48% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 62.1 g in 1 cup (258 g). About 15% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other legumes and legume products, that is among the highest quarter (median 8.9 g).
How many carbs are in peanut butter?
Peanut butter has 21.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 8 g of fiber and 8.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in peanut butter?
Peanut butter contains 49.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 7.6 g is saturated (38% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does peanut butter contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (86% DV), manganese (78% DV), copper (64% DV), Vitamin E (42% DV) and magnesium (38% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in peanut butter?
100 g contains 486 mg of sodium, 21% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 174265. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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