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Peanut butter vs Peanuts: calories and nutrition compared
The short answer
Gram for gram, peanut butter and peanuts are about the same in calories. Per 100 g: peanut butter ≈598 calories, peanuts ≈587. In a typical portion, 1 cup of peanut butter is about 1,543 calories and 1 cup of peanuts about 857.
Side by side, per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Peanut butter | Peanuts |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 598 kcal | 587 kcal |
| Protein | 22.2 g | 24.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 22.3 g | 21.3 g |
| of which sugars | 10.5 g | 4.9 g |
| Fibre | 5 g | 8.4 g |
| Fat | 51.4 g | 49.7 g |
Per typical portion
| Portion | Grams | Calories | Protein | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peanut butter | 1 cup | 258 g | 1,543 | 57.3 g |
| Peanuts | 1 cup | 146 g | 857 | 35.6 g |
Protein per 100 calories
Per 100 calories: about 3.7 g of protein in peanut butter, about 4.1 g in peanuts.
Which one to pick
- More fiber: Peanuts.
Both can fit your day. How much you eat changes the total more than which one you pick, so weigh or measure the portion when it matters.
Source
Nutrient values from USDA FoodData Central: Peanut butter (FDC 172470), Peanuts (FDC 173806).
Full nutrition pages: Peanut butter · Peanuts