Calories in Peanut butter and jelly
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Peanut butter and jelly contains 432 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of guideline amount per slice of bread/roll (16 g) provides about 69 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from fat, with 40% from carbohydrates and 10% 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 41% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 30% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E and 24% of the Daily Value for copper.
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 | 432 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 25.7 g | 33% |
| Saturated fat C | 5.2 g | 26% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 228 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 46.1 g | 17% |
| Dietary fiber C | 3 g | 11% |
| Total sugars C | 30.9 g | |
| Protein C | 11.2 g | 22% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.4 mg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 4.6 mg | 30% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.3 µg | 0.3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.076 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.11 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 6.6 mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.23 mg | 14% |
| Folate (B9) C | 44 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 36.6 mg | 7% |
| Calcium C | 28 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 0.96 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium C | 87 mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus C | 170 mg | 14% |
| Potassium C | 306 mg | 7% |
| Zinc C | 1.3 mg | 12% |
| Copper C | 0.22 mg | 24% |
| Selenium C | 2.2 µg | 4% |
% 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 10%
- Carbohydrates 40%
- Fat 50%
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
- Protein11.2 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 19.3 g)
- Fiber3 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 7.4 g)
- Sugars30.9 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 4.7 g)
- Fat25.7 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 49.8 g)
- Saturated fat5.2 gbelow the median for nuts and seeds (median 6.8 g)
- Sodium228 mgabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 157 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water15.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 13 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 6.3 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 | 6.1 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 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 12.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.014 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.015 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.29 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.023 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 2 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 11 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 15.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 44 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almond paste | 458 | 9 g | 47.8 g | 27.7 g |
| Nuts, almond paste | 458 | 9 g | 47.8 g | 27.7 g |
| Trail mix, NFS | 454 | 10.9 g | 51.1 g | 26.8 g |
| Trail mix with nuts and fruit | 454 | 10.9 g | 51.1 g | 26.8 g |
| Trail mix with chocolate | 503 | 11.6 g | 48.3 g | 32.3 g |
| Peanut butter and chocolate spread | 498 | 11.7 g | 42.8 g | 34.5 g |
| Nuts, walnuts, glazed | 500 | 8.3 g | 47.6 g | 35.7 g |
| Trail mix with pretzels, cereal, or granola | 476 | 13.1 g | 50.6 g | 27.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in peanut butter and jelly?
100 g of peanut butter and jelly has 432 kcal. Guideline amount per slice of bread/roll (16 g): about 69 kcal. 1 tablespoon (16 g): about 69 kcal. Guideline amount per sandwich (32 g): about 138 kcal.
Is peanut butter and jelly high in protein?
Peanut butter and jelly contains 11.2 g of protein per 100 g (22% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.8 g in guideline amount per slice of bread/roll (16 g). About 10% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nuts and seeds, that is in the lowest quarter (median 19.3 g).
How many carbs are in peanut butter and jelly?
Peanut butter and jelly has 46.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3 g of fiber and 30.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in peanut butter and jelly?
Peanut butter and jelly contains 25.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.2 g is saturated (26% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does peanut butter and jelly contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (41% DV), Vitamin E (30% DV), copper (24% DV), magnesium (21% DV) and phosphorus (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in peanut butter and jelly?
100 g contains 228 mg of sodium, 10% 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 2707543. 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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