Calories in Peanut butter, reduced fat
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Peanut butter, reduced fat contains 520 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (16 g) provides about 83 kcal.
Roughly 55% of its calories come from fat, with 26% from carbohydrates and 19% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in nuts and seeds on FoodFactly, where the median is 587 kcal per 100 g across 78 foods.
100 g provides 91% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 64% of the Daily Value for copper and 60% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 520 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 34 g | 44% |
| Saturated fat C | 5.8 g | 29% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 540 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 35.6 g | 13% |
| Dietary fiber C | 5.2 g | 19% |
| Total sugars C | 9.3 g | |
| Protein C | 25.9 g | 52% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 9 mg | 60% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.6 µg | 0.5% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.27 mg | 23% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 14.6 mg | 91% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.31 mg | 18% |
| Folate (B9) C | 60 µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 63.4 mg | 12% |
| Calcium C | 35 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 1.9 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium C | 170 mg | 40% |
| Phosphorus C | 369 mg | 30% |
| Potassium C | 669 mg | 14% |
| Zinc C | 2.8 mg | 25% |
| Copper C | 0.58 mg | 64% |
| Selenium C | 7.5 µg | 14% |
% 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 19%
- Carbohydrates 26%
- Fat 55%
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
- Protein25.9 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 19.3 g)
- Fiber5.2 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 7.4 g)
- Sugars9.3 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 4.7 g)
- Fat34 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 49.8 g)
- Saturated fat5.8 gbelow the median for nuts and seeds (median 6.8 g)
- Sodium540 mgin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 157 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water1.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 16.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 9.2 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 9.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.015 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.15 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.8 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 15.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.052 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.29 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 1.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 60 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 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, chunk style, with salt | 589 | 24.1 g | 21.6 g | 49.9 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 |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seeds, sesame flour, high-fat | 526 | 30.8 g | 26.6 g | 37.1 g |
| Pistachio nuts, NFS | 572 | 21 g | 28.3 g | 45.8 g |
| Cashew nuts, raw Raw | 553 | 18.2 g | 30.2 g | 43.9 g |
| Seeds, cottonseed kernels, roasted (glandless) Cooked | 506 | 32.6 g | 21.9 g | 36.3 g |
| Pistachio nuts, salted | 576 | 20.2 g | 27.2 g | 47 g |
| Pistachio nuts, lightly salted | 579 | 20.3 g | 27.3 g | 47.2 g |
| Pistachio nuts, unsalted | 582 | 20.4 g | 27.4 g | 47.4 g |
| Cashews, NFS | 574 | 15.3 g | 32.7 g | 46.4 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 520 kcal. 1 tablespoon (16 g): about 83 kcal. Guideline amount per slice of bread/roll (16 g): about 83 kcal. Guideline amount per sandwich (32 g): about 166 kcal.
Is peanut butter high in protein?
Peanut butter contains 25.9 g of protein per 100 g (52% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.1 g in 1 tablespoon (16 g). About 19% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nuts and seeds, that is among the highest quarter (median 19.3 g).
How many carbs are in peanut butter?
Peanut butter has 35.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 5.2 g of fiber and 9.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in peanut butter?
Peanut butter contains 34 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.8 g is saturated (29% 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) (91% DV), copper (64% DV), Vitamin E (60% DV), magnesium (40% DV) and phosphorus (30% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in peanut butter?
100 g contains 540 mg of sodium, 23% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2707541. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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