How much protein and fiber are in two tablespoons of peanut butter?

Peanut butter, 2 tbsp (32 g), contains about 7.1 g of protein, 1.6 g of fiber and 191 kcal, according to USDA FoodData Central.

At a glance

Protein
7.1 g
Fiber
1.6 g
Calories
191 kcal
Protein per 100 kcal
3.7 g

Portions from USDA FoodData Central

USDA FoodData Central values for Peanut butter. Chosen serving: 2 tbsp (32 g).
Portion Grams Calories Protein Fiber Carbohydrate Fat
Chosen serving: 2 tbsp 32 g 191 kcal 7.1 g 1.6 g 7.1 g 16.4 g
Per 100 g 100 g 598 kcal 22.2 g 5 g 22.3 g 51.4 g
1 cup 258 g 1542.8 kcal 57.3 g 12.9 g 57.5 g 132.6 g

A familiar serving, made clear

Two tablespoons of peanut butter is a familiar amount on toast or in a smoothie.

Where these numbers come from

USDA description: Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt. FDC ID: 172470. Dataset: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, April 2018 release, published 2019-04-01. Food record published 4/1/2019; dataset retrieved 20 September 2026.

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Dr. Loredana Gavrilovici, Founder of Food & Fit
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