Calories in Peanut butter, smooth, reduced fat
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Peanut butter, smooth, reduced fat contains 520 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 2 tablespoon (36 g) provides about 187 kcal.
Roughly 55% of its calories come from fat, with 26% from carbohydrates and 19% from protein (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 91% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 64% of the Daily Value for copper and 64% of the Daily Value for manganese.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 520 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 34 g | 44% |
| Saturated fat C | 5.8 g | 29% |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 540 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 35.7 g | 13% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 5.2 g | 19% |
| Total sugars I | 9.3 g | |
| Protein ? | 25.9 g | 52% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 9 mg | 60% |
| Vitamin K I | 0.6 µg | 0.5% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.27 mg | 23% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 14.6 mg | 91% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) I | 1.1 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.31 mg | 18% |
| Folate (B9) C | 60 µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 63.4 mg | 12% |
| Calcium ? | 35 mg | 3% |
| Iron ? | 1.9 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium ? | 170 mg | 40% |
| Phosphorus ? | 369 mg | 30% |
| Potassium ? | 669 mg | 14% |
| Zinc ? | 2.8 mg | 25% |
| Copper ? | 0.58 mg | 64% |
| Manganese I | 1.5 mg | 64% |
| Selenium I | 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 legumes and legume products (median 8.9 g)
- Fiber5.2 gbelow the median for legumes and legume products (median 5.3 g)
- Sugars9.3 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat34 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 1.4 g)
- Saturated fat5.8 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 0.21 g)
- Sodium540 mgin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 41 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) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 9.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.015 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.15 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 3.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 1.8 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 15.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.052 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.29 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene I | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 0 µg |
| Retinol I | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 1.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash I | 3.3 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 2,174 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 60 µg |
| 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, 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon bits, meatless | 476 | 32 g | 28.6 g | 25.9 g |
| Peanuts, raw Raw | 551 | 23.2 g | 26.5 g | 43.3 g |
| Falafel | 514 | 8.3 g | 29 g | 41.2 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, valencia, raw Raw | 570 | 25.1 g | 20.9 g | 47.6 g |
| Peanuts, virginia, raw Raw | 563 | 25.2 g | 16.5 g | 48.8 g |
| Soy flour, full-fat, roasted Cooked | 439 | 38.1 g | 30.4 g | 21.9 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. 2 tablespoon (36 g): about 187 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 9.3 g in 2 tablespoon (36 g). About 19% 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 35.7 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), manganese (64% DV), Vitamin E (60% DV) and magnesium (40% 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: 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 172458. 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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