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Peanut butter, smooth, unsalted

Smooth unsalted peanut butter is a finely ground peanut spread prepared without salt. This generic USDA category may include formulation ingredients, so it is distinct from products labelled 100% peanuts.

Nutrition per100 g

598kcal

2,500 kJ

DETAILED OVERVIEW

Nutrition facts

Macros

Protein22.2 g

44% RI*

Carbohydrates22.3 g

9% RI*

Fat51.4 g

73% RI*

Saturated fat10.3 g

52% RI*

Fibre5.0 g

20% RI*

Sugars10.5 g

12% RI*

Vitamins

Vitamin C0.0 mg

0% RI*

Vitamin E9.1 mg

76% RI*

Vitamin K0.3 µg

0% RI*

Vitamin B60.4 mg

31% RI*

Folate87.0 µg

44% RI*

Minerals

Calcium49.0 mg

6% RI*

Iron1.7 mg

12% RI*

Magnesium168.0 mg

45% RI*

Phosphorus335.0 mg

48% RI*

Potassium558.0 mg

28% RI*

Sodium17.0 mg

1% RI*

* Reference intake for an average adult. Values may vary by variety, producer and preparation.

GOOD TO KNOW

The whole story
behind peanut butter, smooth, unsalted

Nutrition is rarely simply “good” or “bad”. Here is the balanced picture to help you decide what fits your diet.

THE UPSIDE

Why it can be a great choice

Provides 22.2 g protein per 100 g, making it a concentrated source of plant protein.
Provides magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, copper, manganese, folate, niacin and vitamin B6.
Provides 9.1 mg alpha-tocopherol vitamin E per 100 g together with predominantly unsaturated fat.
Contains 17 mg sodium per 100 g in this USDA unsalted profile, although a specific package label remains authoritative.

THE DOWNSIDE

What to keep in mind

Contains about 598 kcal per 100 g, and heaped spoonfuls can be substantially larger than a labelled tablespoon serving.
Contains 10.5 g total sugars per 100 g; unsalted does not mean unsweetened, sugar-free or made only from peanuts.
Peanut is a major food allergen and can cause life-threatening reactions; cross-contact must be taken seriously.
Thick peanut butter is a choking hazard for infants and young children unless thinned or spread in an age-appropriate way.
Ingredients and nutrition vary between natural and stabilised products; the package label supersedes this generic profile.