Nutrition Facts

How Many Calories in Peanut Butter?

Peanut Butter has 188 calories per serving (2 tbsp (32g)).

Per Serving: 2 tbsp (32g)
188Calories
7gProtein
16gFat
7gCarbs

Other Serving Sizes

1 tbsp: 94 cal · 100g: 588 cal

Tracking Tip

Peanut butter is delicious, nutritious, and extremely calorie-dense. Two tablespoons — which is less than most people spread on toast — is 188 cal. Measure it. Seriously. The difference between a measured serving and a generous scoop can be 100+ calories.

Common Questions

Is peanut butter good for weight loss?

It can be, in measured portions. It's high in protein and healthy fats, which keep you satisfied. But at 94 cal per tablespoon, eyeballing portions is risky. Measure it until you know what 2 tbsp looks like.

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