Peanut Butter
High calorie densityCalories per 100 g
598
Density
5.98kcal/g
Protein / 100g
22.2g
Carbs / 100g
22.3g
Fat / 100g
51.4g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Peanut Butter has 5.98 calories per gram (598 per 100 g). Calorie-packed. Small weights carry a lot of energy, so portion size matters a lot here. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Tablespoon | 16 g | 96 |
| Portion | 16 g | 96 |
| Portion | 32 g | 191 |
| Single Serving | 45 g | 269 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 598 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein22.2 g / 100 g14% of calories
- Carbs22.3 g / 100 g14% of calories
- Fat51.4 g / 100 g72% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Peanut Butter is 1.5× less dense than Olive Oil (5.98 vs 9.00 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about peanut butter
- How many calories are in 100 grams of peanut butter?
- Peanut Butter contains 598 calories per 100 g, along with 22.2 g of protein, 22.3 g of carbohydrates, and 51.4 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of peanut butter?
- Peanut Butter has a calorie density of 5.98 kcal per gram, which places it in the high tier (over 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one tablespoon of peanut butter?
- One tablespoon of Peanut Butter weighs about 16 g and provides roughly 96 calories.