Peanut butter
Peanut butter provides 567 kcal per 100 g, with 10 g of sugars and 20 g of protein. That is 24% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is B and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Vegetable fats category. Contains: milk, peanuts, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 2 Tbsp (30 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 567 kcal | 170 kcal | 574 | |
| Total fat | 50 g | 15 g | 19% | 48 |
| Saturated fat | 8.3 g | 2.5 g | 13% | 11 −25% |
| Carbohydrates | 26.7 g | 8 g | 3% | 26.1 |
| Total sugars | 10 g | 3 g | 13.2 −24% | |
| Dietary fiber | 6.7 g | 2 g | 7% | 7.4 −10% |
| Protein | 20 g | 6 g | 12% | 17.4 +15% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 0.5 −100% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1361 Vegetable fats products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of protein
- 14% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
- Sodium-free
- 0 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 mg per 100 g)
- High fiber
- 6.7 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 6 g per 100 g or 3 g per 100 kcal)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other vegetable fats
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Dry roasted unsalted peanuts, bittersweet & semi sweet baking chips/real chocolate chunks (chocolate, sugar, cocoa butter, milkfat, nonfat milk, soy lecithin, natural flavor), peanut oil
- Allergens
- MilkPeanutsSoybeans
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 2 Tbsp (30 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0869759000156
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Peanut butter?
Peanut butter contains 567 kcal per 100 g and about 170 kcal per serving (2 Tbsp (30 g)).
How much sugar is in Peanut butter?
Peanut butter has 10 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Peanut butter healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of B (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Peanut butter vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Peanut butter contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk, Peanuts, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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