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Peanut butter is fat-dominant by weight, which is exactly what makes it calorie-dense — two tablespoons pack close to 200 calories in a small volume. Natural peanut butter (just peanuts and salt) and the creamy commercial kind land close together on macros; the difference is usually added sugar and oil, not protein or fat totals.
Macros per serving
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 tbsp (32g) | 188.2 | 8g | 6.4g | 16.1g |
| Per 100g | 588 | 25.1g | 20g | 50.4g |
Fiber: 1.9g per serving (6g per 100g).
Calories from each macro
Source: USDA FoodData Central typical values.
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FAQ
How many calories are in a Peanut Butter (2 tbsp)?
188.2 calories per 2 tbsp (32g) (588 calories per 100g).
How much protein does 2 tbsp (32g) of Peanut Butter (2 tbsp) have?
8g of protein per 2 tbsp (32g), or 25.1g per 100g.
Is Peanut Butter (2 tbsp) high in carbs or fat?
Peanut Butter (2 tbsp) gets 13% of its calories from carbs and 72% from fat, versus 16% from protein, per 2 tbsp (32g).
What is a similar food to Peanut Butter (2 tbsp) with comparable calories?
Edamame Snack, In-Pod (1 cup) is a close match at 187.6 calories per 1 cup, in-pod (155g), versus 188.2 for Peanut Butter (2 tbsp).