How Many Calories in Peanut Butter?
1 lingură (16g) = 94 kcal
Nutritional Values per 100g
Standard Serving
1 lingură (16g) contains 94 calories.
Best time: In the morning with whole wheat bread or as a post-workout calorie boost
Benefits
- ✓A dense source of plant protein (25g/100g), useful for athletes and vegetarian diets
- ✓Fats predominantly monounsaturated and polyunsaturated, beneficial for cardiovascular health
- ✓Contains significant amounts of magnesium, vitamin E, and niacin
- ✓Filling thanks to its combination of protein, fat, and fiber (6g/100g)
- ✓Versatile - pairs well with fruit, whole wheat bread, or protein shakes for a healthy calorie boost
Considerations
- !Very calorie-dense (588 kcal/100g) - a generously poured spoonful can easily exceed 100 calories
- !Commercial versions often contain added sugar and hydrogenated oil - check the label for "100% peanuts"
- !A common allergen - unsuitable for people with a peanut allergy
FitAzi Tip
FitAzi recommends natural peanut butter with a single ingredient on the label (peanuts, possibly salt) to avoid the added sugar and oils in commercial versions. A tablespoon on whole wheat bread with banana is a balanced snack with protein, healthy fats, and carbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
A tablespoon of peanut butter (about 16g) has 94 calories, with 4g protein, 3.2g carbs, and 8g fat. It's calorie-dense, but also one of the richest plant-based sources of protein among spreads, useful for people looking to increase healthy calorie intake.
100g of peanut butter has 588 calories, with 25g protein, 20g carbs, 50g fat, and 6g fiber. That's almost as calorie-dense as a chocolate bar, so while it's nutritious, portion size matters a lot on a weight-loss diet.
Not significantly - the calorie difference is small, around 580-600 kcal/100g for both, since it's the fat from the peanuts, not the sugar, that provides most of the calories. Natural peanut butter is still preferable because it avoids the hydrogenated oils and added sugar found in some commercial versions, even though the calorie count stays similar.
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Nutritional values shown are approximate and may vary depending on preparation method and origin. Consult a nutrition specialist for personalized recommendations.