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Peanut

High calorie density

Butter

Calories per 100 g

656

Density

6.56kcal/g

Protein / 100g

25.0g

Carbs / 100g

18.8g

Fat / 100g

56.2g

Where this food sits on the scale

01.546+ kcal/g

Peanut, Butter has 6.56 calories per gram (656 per 100 g). Calorie-packed. Small weights carry a lot of energy, so portion size matters a lot here. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.

Calories by portion

PortionWeightCalories
2 Tbsp32 g210
100 g100 g656

Where the calories come from

  • Protein25.0 g / 100 g15% of calories
  • Carbs18.8 g / 100 g11% of calories
  • Fat56.2 g / 100 g74% of calories

Quick comparisons

  • Peanut, Butter is 13× as dense than Apple (6.56 vs 0.52 kcal/g).
  • Peanut, Butter is 6.1× as dense than Chicken Breast (6.56 vs 1.07 kcal/g).
  • Peanut, Butter is 1.4× less dense than Olive Oil (6.56 vs 9.00 kcal/g).

Frequently asked questions about peanut

How many calories are in 100 grams of peanut?
Peanut, Butter contains 656 calories per 100 g, along with 25.0 g of protein, 18.8 g of carbohydrates, and 56.2 g of fat.
What is the calorie density of peanut?
Peanut, Butter has a calorie density of 6.56 kcal per gram, which places it in the high tier (over 4 kcal/g).
How many calories are in one 2 tbsp of peanut?
One 2 tbsp of Peanut, Butter weighs about 32 g and provides roughly 210 calories.