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How much protein is in peanut butter?
25 g per 100 g
Quick facts
- 8 gIn 2 tbsp (about 32 g).
- #41Out of 223 foods on our protein chart.
- 120 gNeeded for 30 g of protein.
About peanut butter
Peanut butter is very high in protein. Nut and seed butters keep the protein of the nuts or seeds they're made from, though most of their calories come from fat.
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How it compares
Protein per 100 g, next to the foods closest to it on the chart and a few everyday staples.
| Food | Protein / 100 g |
|---|---|
| Chicken breast (cooked)Lean meat | 31 g |
| Chicken thigh (cooked)Poultry | 25 g |
| Lamb chop (cooked)Red meat | 25 g |
| Peanut butterNut butter | 25 g |
| Pork ribs (cooked)Red meat | 25 g |
| Salmon (cooked)Fish | 25 g |
| Egg (cooked)Egg | 13 g |
| Greek yogurtDairy | 10 g |
| Lentils (cooked)Legume | 9 g |
| TofuSoy product | 8 g |
Meals with peanut butter
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FAQ
How much protein is in peanut butter?
Peanut butter has 25 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving, 2 tbsp (about 32 g), gives you roughly 8 g.
Is peanut butter high in protein?
Peanut butter is very high in protein. With 25 g per 100 g it ranks #41 of the 223 foods on our protein chart.
How much peanut butter do I need to eat for 30 g of protein?
About 120 g of peanut butter.
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