🥜 Peanut Butter Protein Calculator
Find out exactly how much protein, calories & macros are in your peanut butter serving
| Serving | Weight | Protein | Calories | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 5g / 0.18oz | 1.1g | 30 kcal | 2.5g | 1.0g |
| 1 tbsp | 16g / 0.56oz | 3.6g | 94 kcal | 8.1g | 3.1g |
| 2 tbsp (standard) | 32g / 1.13oz | 7.1g | 188 kcal | 16.0g | 6.1g |
| 3 tbsp | 48g / 1.69oz | 10.7g | 282 kcal | 24.1g | 9.2g |
| 1/4 cup | 64g / 2.26oz | 14.3g | 376 kcal | 32.1g | 12.2g |
| 1/2 cup | 128g / 4.5oz | 28.6g | 752 kcal | 64.2g | 24.4g |
| 100g | 100g / 3.53oz | 22.2g | 588 kcal | 50.4g | 19.1g |
| 1 cup | 256g / 9.0oz | 57.1g | 1504 kcal | 128.4g | 48.9g |
| Type | Protein | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular / Smooth | 22.2g | 588 kcal | 50.4g | 19.1g | 4.8g |
| Natural (no additives) | 22.8g | 593 kcal | 51.3g | 17.5g | 5.2g |
| Chunky / Crunchy | 22.0g | 584 kcal | 49.9g | 19.8g | 5.1g |
| Reduced Fat | 21.2g | 520 kcal | 40.3g | 25.6g | 4.2g |
| Powdered PB (PB2) | 44.9g | 357 kcal | 14.3g | 35.7g | 7.1g |
| Organic | 22.5g | 591 kcal | 51.0g | 18.2g | 5.0g |
| Goal / Person | Daily Protein Need | 2 Tbsp PB Covers | Tbsp PB Needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedentary adult (70kg) | 56g | 12.7% | ~16 tbsp |
| Active adult (70kg) | 100g | 7.1% | ~28 tbsp |
| Athlete / Bodybuilder (80kg) | 160g | 4.4% | ~45 tbsp |
| Weight loss (70kg) | 120g | 5.9% | ~34 tbsp |
| Child (30kg) | 24g | 29.6% | ~7 tbsp |
| Unit | Grams | Ounces | Protein (Regular PB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 5g | 0.18oz | 1.1g |
| 1 tablespoon | 16g | 0.56oz | 3.6g |
| 2 tablespoons | 32g | 1.13oz | 7.1g |
| 1 ounce | 28.35g | 1oz | 6.3g |
| 1/4 cup | 64g | 2.26oz | 14.3g |
| 1/2 cup | 128g | 4.5oz | 28.6g |
| 1 cup | 256g | 9.03oz | 57.1g |
Peanut Butter is made from ground or crushed prepared from roasted peanuts. Often it has extra things that change the taste or make-up, for instance salt, sweeteners or thickeners. Between all nut-butters it is the most commonly chosen together with types like almond or cashew-butter.
Popular because of its wealth in Protein, that spread grew globally.
All About Peanut Butter
One can choose between various kinds, like creamy, crunchy, flavored or all-natural. In natural Peanut Butter usually finds itself only peanuts and occasionally a bit of salt, without other additions. Some companies mix in it palm oil, sugar or extra ingredients.
The most basic form requires only peanuts as the only ingrdeients.
Peanut Butter fills good nutrients. It has vitamin E, magnesium, iron, selenium and vitamin B6. Rich in Protein, healthy fat and fiber, it feeds well. All nut-butters give healthy unsaturated and polyunsaturated fat, plant-based Protein and fiber.
They deliver also minerals like magnesium, potassium, zinc and iron. Regular eating of nuts relates to lower risk of heart disease and early death. That counts four peanuts, almonds, cashews or any kind of nut.
However Peanut Butter can be very high in calories. It has low density, so a little serving delivers much energy. Consider two tablespoons as one serving.
Around a quarter of the everyday fat need of the body is covered by that serving, and more than 65 percent of calories come from fat. Two tablespoons with breakfast help to escape sudden spurts of blood-sugar after a meal. The magnesium in Peanut Butter plays a big role for muscle control and force.
It goes well on bread or toasted English muffins. A chip of chocolate improves it yet more. Peanut Butter goes with apples, bananas, celery, cucumbers and even Oreo-biscuits.
Mix it in yoghurt to create a nice base for fruit.
Other than as a snack, Peanut Butter works in many recipes. It enters in cookies, pancakes, brownies, smoothies and cake. One can mix it in oatmeal or stir in pancake mix.
Peanut sauce for spring rolls or Thai foods is another commonly used idea. Many African dishes include Peanut Butter, like chicken stew, beef stew, veggie stew and soup with peanut sauce. It serves to coat chicken skewers, when mixed with coconut milk and yoghurt.
Homemade sauce is ready inless than ten minutes with only one or two ingredients.
