97 kcal P 0.74g C 23g F 0.29g
🫘 Legumes and Legume Products
Calories in Peanut butter, creamy
Made from a legume, not a nut — and once marketed as food for people who couldn't chew
631 kcal
What makes peanut butter so powerful?
Peanuts are legumes, growing underground in pods like beans, not tree nuts, which is exactly why peanut allergies and tree nut allergies are medically distinct, though they often co-occur. Modern peanut butter was popularized in the late 1800s and early 1900s partly by physicians and food reformers as a high-protein food for patients with poor teeth, since it delivered protein without requiring chewing meat. Most commercial creamy peanut butter contains added oil specifically to prevent the natural oil separation seen in "natural" varieties — that separation isn't spoilage, it's just unmixed peanut oil rising to the top.
A legume, not a nut
Peanuts grow underground in pods, biologically closer to beans than to almonds or walnuts.
Originally a health food
Early peanut butter was promoted as protein for people who struggled to chew meat.
The oil separation is normal
In "natural" peanut butter, oil rising to the top is unmixed peanut oil, not spoilage.
💡 When & how to use it
Stir natural peanut butter, oil separation and all, before each use rather than discarding the oil — it's the same fat the peanut naturally contains. Pair it with fruit like banana or apple for a quick combination of protein, fat, and fiber that blunts the sugar spike from the fruit alone.
Calories by Serving Size
100g
631 kcal
P 24g C 22.7g F 49.4g
200g
1262 kcal
P 48g C 45.4g F 98.8g
50g
316 kcal
P 12g C 11.4g F 24.7g
Full Nutrition Facts
Per 100g — daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 100g
Calories 631
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 49.4g 63%
Saturated Fat 8.42g 42%
Sodium 221mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 22.7g 8%
Dietary Fiber 6.32g 23%
Protein 24g 48%
Calcium 49.8mg 4%
Iron 1.85mg 10%
Potassium 654mg 14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
How does Peanut butter fit your daily goals?
126 min
Walking to burn 631 kcal
32%
of 2,000 kcal daily goal
24g
protein (48% of daily 50g)
3
servings until 2,000 kcal
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in Peanut butter, creamy?
Peanut butter, creamy contains 631 calories per 100g. It is relatively calorie-dense, so portion control is important.
How much protein does Peanut butter, creamy have?
Peanut butter, creamy provides 24g of protein per 100g, which is 48% of the 50g daily recommended value. It is an excellent source of protein.
How many carbs are in Peanut butter, creamy?
Peanut butter, creamy contains 22.7g of carbohydrates per 100g . It also provides 6.32g of dietary fiber.
Is Peanut butter, creamy good for weight loss?
Peanut butter, creamy has 631 kcal per 100g, so portions need to be monitored on a weight-loss diet. Use CalRay to track your intake accurately. Its high protein content (24g/100g) helps with satiety. Its fiber content (6.32g/100g) also promotes fullness.
How do I track Peanut butter, creamy calories accurately?
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