Calories in Peanut butter: per serving and per 100 g
By The DietGhar Team. Nutrition values checked 13 October 2026.
A serving of peanut butter (1 tablespoon, about 16 g) has 96 kcal, with 3.6 g protein, 3.6 g carbohydrate and 8.2 g fat. Per 100 g it comes to 598 kcal. That is 3.8 g of protein for every 100 kcal you eat.
Nutrition table
| Nutrient | Per serving (16 g) | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 96 kcal | 598 kcal |
| Protein | 3.6 g | 22.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.6 g | 22.3 g |
| Fat | 8.2 g | 51.4 g |
| Fibre | 0.8 g | 5 g |
Serving: 1 tablespoon, about 16 g. Source below, checked 13 October 2026.
What one serving looks like
One tablespoon of about 16 g of peanut butter is a level spoon, which is smaller than most people spread on toast.
Where it fits in a 1,200 to 1,600 kcal day
At 96 kcal, one serving is about 6 percent of a 1,600 kcal day and about 8 percent of a 1,200 kcal day. Peanut butter on a slice of toast or a banana is a simple snack. Two tablespoons is where it becomes a meal, so measure the spoon.
Your own number depends on your height, weight, age and activity, so use the calorie calculator to find it, or read our guide to the calories in popular Indian foods.
Compare it with other everyday Indian foods in the calorie count of popular Indian foods, sweets and snacks. Similar foods: Walnuts, Cashews and Masala chai with sugar.
How cooking changes the number
The value is for smooth peanut butter without salt. Sweetened or chocolate spreads are different products.
A swap to try
Try Almonds. A few whole almonds give you a similar bite with less added fat and sugar. Almonds (10 almonds, about 12 g) comes to 69 kcal, which is 27 kcal less than 96 for peanut butter.
Who might want to watch it
Peanut allergy is common. Check the label for added sugar and palm oil.
This page is general nutrition information, not medical advice. If you have a medical condition, your doctor decides what you eat and how much.
Compare with similar foods
| Food | Serving | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almonds | 10 almonds, about 12 g | 69 | 2.5 g |
| Walnuts | 4 halves, about 14 g | 92 | 2.1 g |
| Cashews | 10 cashews, about 15 g | 83 | 2.7 g |
| Masala chai with sugar | 1 cup, about 150 ml | 79 | 2.8 g |
| Coconut water | 1 glass, about 250 ml | 48 | 1.8 g |
| Peanuts | 1 handful, about 30 g | 170 | 7.7 g |
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Sources and last checked
Last checked 13 October 2026. Values are taken straight from the source record below, then scaled to the serving.
- Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt, USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018), FDC ID 172470
These are averages. Packaged and restaurant versions differ, and the USDA tables describe foods as sold and cooked in the United States, so Indian home cooking can vary.
