Peanut Butter (Smooth)
One level US cup of peanut butter weighs 258 g (9.1 oz). A tablespoon is 16 g. Per 100 g: 588 calories and 25 g protein.
Measures at a glance
| Measure | Grams | Ounces | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 5.3 g | 0.19 oz | 31.2 | 1.3 g | 1.1 g | 2.7 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 16 g | 0.56 oz | 94.1 | 4 g | 3.2 g | 8 g |
| ¼ cup | 64.5 g | 2.3 oz | 379 | 16.1 g | 12.9 g | 32.3 g |
| ⅓ cup | 86 g | 3 oz | 506 | 21.5 g | 17.2 g | 43 g |
| ½ cup | 129 g | 4.6 oz | 759 | 32.3 g | 25.8 g | 64.5 g |
| 1 cup | 258 g | 9.1 oz | 1,517 | 64.5 g | 51.6 g | 129 g |
| 2 cups | 516 g | 18.2 oz | 3,034 | 129 g | 103 g | 258 g |
Nutrition
Bars show grams per 100 g. Calories come 16% from protein, 13% from carbs and 71% from fat.
Peanut Butter gets most of its calories from fat: about 16% from protein, 13% from carbs and 71% from fat. One cup (258 g) has 1,517 calories, 64.5 g protein and 15.5 g fiber.
How to measure
For whole nuts and seeds, fill the cup and shake to settle. For nut butters, press into the cup with a spatula to remove air pockets, then level.
For this ingredient: Press into the cup with a spatula to remove air pockets, then level.
Tips from the kitchen
- Nuts are calorie-dense: one extra tablespoon adds about 90 calories.
- Stir nut butters well before measuring; the oil separates.
- Toast nuts in a dry pan for 3 to 4 minutes to deepen the flavor.
Common questions
How many grams is 1 cup of peanut butter?
One level US cup of peanut butter weighs about 258 g (9.1 oz). Press into the cup with a spatula to remove air pockets, then level.
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of peanut butter?
One level tablespoon weighs about 16 g, and one teaspoon about 5.3 g.
How much protein is in 100 g of peanut butter?
100 g has 25 g protein, 20 g carbs, 50 g fat and 588 calories.