Calories in Peanut butter
Per 2 tbsp, 32 g
Peanut butter has 190 calories per 2 tbsp, 32 g. That is about 10% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 7.1 g of protein, 7.0 g of carbohydrate, 16.0 g of fat and 1.9 g of fibre. Per 100 g, that works out at 594 calories and 22.2 g of protein. Against the thresholds EU food labelling uses, it qualifies as a source of protein and a source of fibre. Calorie-dense enough that a level spoon and a heaped one differ by about 50 calories.
Calories and macros
| Per 2 tbsp, 32 g | Serving | Per 100 g | % of daily intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 190 kcal | 594 kcal | 10% |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 22.2 g | 14% |
| Carbohydrate | 7.0 g | 21.9 g | 3% |
| Fat | 16.0 g | 50.0 g | 23% |
| Fibre | 1.9 g | 5.9 g | 6% |
Daily intake percentages use the EU reference intakes an average adult label is based on: 2,000 kcal, 50 g protein, 260 g carbohydrate, 70 g fat, 30 g fibre.
What this is good for
These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.
Worth knowing
Figures are for a typical example and will vary by brand, ripeness and how it was cooked. For a target of your own, run the calorie calculator or take the short quiz. To log this without doing the arithmetic, Joules is free.
Figures last reviewed 29 August 2026.
Common questions about peanut butter
How many calories are in peanut butter?
Peanut butter has 190 calories per 2 tbsp, 32 g, which is about 10% of a 2,000-calorie day.
How many calories are in 100 g of peanut butter?
100 g of peanut butter contains 594 calories.
How much protein is in peanut butter?
One serving of 2 tbsp, 32 g provides 7.1 g of protein — 22.2 g per 100 g, or 14% of the 50 g daily reference intake.
How many carbs are in peanut butter?
One serving of 2 tbsp, 32 g contains 7.0 g of carbohydrate, of which 1.9 g is fibre.
What is peanut butter a good source of?
Measured against EU food labelling thresholds, peanut butter qualifies as a source of protein and a source of fibre. At least 12% of its calories come from protein. 3 g or more of fibre per 100 g.