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Calories in peanut butter

About 188 kcal in 2 tbsp — easy to over-pour without weighing.

Estimate per serving

2 tablespoons (32 g) peanut butter

Calories

188 kcal

Protein

8 g

Carbs

7 g

Fat

16 g

Fibre

2 g

Values are widely-accepted estimates and vary by brand, ripeness, cut, preparation and portion size.

Common serving sizes

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 tablespoon (16 g)94 kcal4 g3.5 g8 g
1 teaspoon (5 g)30 kcal1.3 g1.1 g2.5 g
100 g peanut butter588 kcal25 g22 g50 g

Is peanut butter good for meal planning?

Peanut butter is genuinely useful in a calorie plan, but it is one of the easiest foods to underestimate. A spoonful from the jar often weighs 25–30 g, not 15.

Weighing your usual scoop a few times calibrates your eye. After a week or two you will spot when you have added 100 'invisible' kcal without thinking about it.

How to use peanut butter in a meal plan

  • Spread thinly on toast with banana
  • Stir a teaspoon into porridge for flavour and protein
  • Use in smoothies with milk and oats
  • Pair with apple slices as a snack

How to track peanut butter in GudFude

GudFude is a calorie tracker and meal planner. Add peanut butter to a meal, pick the serving size that matches what you ate, and your daily totals update instantly. You can save it as a favourite so logging it next time takes one tap.

GudFude shows estimates for general guidance only. It is not medical advice and does not claim to publish a verified global food database. Check packet labels when accuracy matters.

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Frequently asked questions

+How many calories in 1 tbsp of peanut butter?
Roughly 94 kcal for a level 16 g tablespoon.
+Is peanut butter good for weight loss?
Yes if you portion it. It is filling and high in protein and fats, but calorie-dense — weigh, do not eyeball.
+Is reduced-sugar peanut butter much lower calorie?
Not really. The calories come from the peanuts themselves, not added sugar.
+Are these calorie values exact?
No. They are widely-accepted estimates for a typical portion. Exact calories vary by brand, ripeness, cut, preparation method and portion size. Use the value on your packet when you have one.