Calories in Peanut butter, lower sugar
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Peanut butter, lower sugar contains 650 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of guideline amount per slice of bread/roll (16 g) provides about 104 kcal.
Roughly 76% of its calories come from fat, with 15% from protein and 9% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more 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 102% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 84% of the Daily Value for copper and 54% 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 | 650 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 54.9 g | 70% |
| Saturated fat C | 10.2 g | 51% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 292 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 14.2 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber C | 7.8 g | 28% |
| Total sugars C | 6.4 g | |
| Protein C | 24.8 g | 50% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 8.1 mg | 54% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.6 µg | 0.5% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.12 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.12 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 16.4 mg | 102% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.47 mg | 28% |
| Folate (B9) C | 144 µg | 36% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 67.4 mg | 12% |
| Calcium C | 72 mg | 6% |
| Iron C | 2.8 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium C | 164 mg | 39% |
| Phosphorus C | 350 mg | 28% |
| Potassium C | 818 mg | 17% |
| Zinc C | 3.5 mg | 32% |
| Copper C | 0.76 mg | 84% |
| Selenium C | 9.1 µg | 17% |
% 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 9%
- Fat 76%
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
- Protein24.8 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 19.3 g)
- Fiber7.8 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 7.4 g)
- Sugars6.4 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 4.7 g)
- Fat54.9 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 49.8 g)
- Saturated fat10.2 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 6.8 g)
- Sodium292 mgabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 157 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water1.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 27 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 16.3 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 | 16.2 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 | 0.21 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.058 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 7.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.8 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 26.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.091 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.92 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 | 1.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 144 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuts, almond butter, plain, with salt added | 614 | 21 g | 18.8 g | 55.5 g |
| Mixed nuts, with peanuts, unsalted | 615 | 19.8 g | 21.1 g | 54.2 g |
| Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added | 614 | 21 g | 18.8 g | 55.5 g |
| Almond butter, lower sodium | 645 | 20.8 g | 21.2 g | 53 g |
| Mixed nuts, with peanuts, lightly salted | 612 | 19.7 g | 21 g | 54 g |
| Almond butter | 641 | 20.7 g | 21.1 g | 52.7 g |
| Nuts, NFS | 610 | 19.6 g | 20.9 g | 53.8 g |
| Mixed nuts, NFS | 610 | 19.6 g | 20.9 g | 53.8 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 650 kcal. Guideline amount per slice of bread/roll (16 g): about 104 kcal. 1 tablespoon (16 g): about 104 kcal. Guideline amount per sandwich (32 g): about 208 kcal.
Is peanut butter high in protein?
Peanut butter contains 24.8 g of protein per 100 g (50% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4 g in guideline amount per slice of bread/roll (16 g). About 15% 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 14.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 7.8 g of fiber and 6.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in peanut butter?
Peanut butter contains 54.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 10.2 g is saturated (51% 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) (102% DV), copper (84% DV), Vitamin E (54% DV), magnesium (39% DV) and Folate (B9) (36% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in peanut butter?
100 g contains 292 mg of sodium, 13% 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 2707540. 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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