Calories in 3 Tbsp of Peanut Butter
3 tbsp of peanut butter (48 g) has 287 calories. That is 14% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 11 g of protein, 25 g of fat and 11 g of carbohydrates, a split of 14% protein, 72% fat and 14% carbs. For comparison, 2 tbsp of peanut butter has 191 calories. Burning 287 calories takes about 51 minutes of brisk walking or 23 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Peanut Butter: common questions
How many calories are in 3 tbsp of peanut butter?
3 tbsp of peanut butter weighs about 48 g and has 287 calories.
How much protein is in 3 tbsp of peanut butter?
3 tbsp of peanut butter has 11 g of protein, which is 21% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 3 tbsp of peanut butter?
3 tbsp of peanut butter has 11 g of carbohydrates, including 2.4 g of fiber and 5 g of sugars.
How much peanut butter is 100 calories?
100 calories of peanut butter is 17 g, about 1 tbsp of peanut butter.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2707537. Original description: Peanut butter. Portion weights are USDA household measures.