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Peanut butter
Calories & nutrition facts
or peanut paste
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 643 kcal —
- Protein 22 g 44%
- Carbohydrate 17 g 6%
- Fat 51 g 66%
- Saturated fat 10 g 51%
- Fibre 5 g 18%
- Sugars 11 g —
- Sodium 426 mg 19%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin K 0.3 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.15 mg 13%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.19 mg 15%
- Niacin (B3) 13.1 mg 82%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.1 mg 23%
- Vitamin B6 0.44 mg 26%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 49 mg 4%
- Iron 1.7 mg 10%
- Magnesium 168 mg 40%
- Phosphorus 335 mg 27%
- Potassium 558 mg 12%
- Zinc 2.5 mg 23%
- Copper 0.42 mg 47%
- Manganese 1.7 mg 73%
- Selenium 7.2 µg 13%
- Iodine 1.3 µg 1%
Similar foods
- Smooth peanut buttervitamin and mineral fortified591 kcal / 100 g
- Peanut butter fudgeprepared-from-recipe387 kcal / 100 g
- Creamy peanut butterwith omega-3608 kcal / 100 g
- Natural peanut butter585 kcal / 100 g
- Peanut butter chipsconfectioner's coating or529 kcal / 100 g
- Cream peanut
- Peanutsall types, raw567 kcal / 100 g
- Peanut oilsalad or cooking884 kcal / 100 g
- Almond butterplain, with salt added614 kcal / 100 g
- Caramelized peanutcaramelized568 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Peanut butter
How much peanut butter is a typical serving?
A level tablespoon, about 15 g, is a handy portion for toast, porridge or a smoothie. That amount provides 96 kcal and 3.3 g of protein.
How do you stop peanut butter separating?
Stir the oil back in thoroughly when you first open the jar, scraping right down to the bottom. After that, store it tightly closed; if it is a natural type, refrigeration can slow further separation, though it will become firmer.
How should you store peanut butter after opening?
Keep the jar tightly sealed in a cool, dry cupboard, away from the cooker and direct sunlight. Natural peanut butter with no stabilising ingredients often keeps better in the fridge; stir it before chilling so the oil is evenly mixed.
What can you make with peanut butter besides sandwiches?
Whisk it with soy sauce, lime juice and a little warm water for a quick noodle or satay-style sauce. It also works in peanut butter cookies, smoothies, porridge and sauces for roasted vegetables.
What can you use instead of peanut butter?
For a similar spread, try almond or cashew butter; sunflower-seed butter is a nut-free alternative, though it is not suitable for someone avoiding all seeds. In sauces, tahini can work, but its sesame flavour is more pronounced.
How does natural peanut butter differ from ordinary peanut butter?
Natural peanut butter is usually made mainly from peanuts, sometimes with salt, and its oil can separate, so it needs stirring. Ordinary versions may contain added sugar, salt or ingredients that keep the texture uniform; compare ingredients if you want to know what is in the jar.
Is peanut butter safe for babies and young children?
Whole spoonfuls and thick lumps can be a choking hazard. For a young child who is ready for solid foods, spread a thin layer on soft food or loosen a little peanut butter with water, yoghurt or porridge; introduce peanut-containing foods in an age-appropriate form.
Can you eat peanut butter straight from the jar?
Yes, peanut butter is ready to eat, and there is no need to cook it. If you are adding it to a hot sauce, stir it in over low heat with a splash of water so it loosens without sticking or scorching.
Source: ANSES–Ciqual (France) 15202 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
