Calories in peanut butter
1 tbsp of peanut butter (16 g) has 94 calories, with 4 g of protein, 3.2 g of carbs and 8.1 g of fat. That's 588 calories per 100 g.
| Nutrition | 1 tbsp (16 g) | 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 94 kcal | 588 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g | 25.1 g |
| Carbs | 3.2 g | 20 g |
| Fat | 8.1 g | 50.4 g |
| Fibre | 1 g | 6 g |
Figures are from USDA FoodData Central. Brands and portions vary, so treat them as a good estimate.
Is peanut butter good for a gym diet?
It has some protein (4.3 g per 100 calories), but not enough to lean on. Pair it with dal, tofu or soya chunks to fill the gap.
Most of its calories come from fat (72%), then protein (16%) and carbs (13%).
A gym meal usually aims for 25 g of protein or more, depending on your daily target. From this alone, that's 6.5 tbsp (about 590 calories). The same 25 g from soya chunks is about 170 calories.
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| Food | Portion | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peanuts | 1 handful (30 g) | 176 | 7.3 g |
| Almonds | 10 almonds (12 g) | 69 | 2.5 g |
| Coconut water | 1 glass (240 g) | 46 | 1.7 g |
| Full cream milk | 1 glass (250 g) | 220 | 8 g |
| Brown bread | 1 slice (28 g) | 71 | 3.5 g |
Updated . General fitness and nutrition guidance, not medical advice.
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