Carbs in Peanut Butter

How many carbs are in peanut butter?

Peanut Butter has 14g net carbs per 100g — 20g total carbs minus 6g fiber — plus 25g protein, 50g fat, and 588 calories. 2 tbsp (32g) works out to about 4.5g net carbs and 188 calories. That makes peanut butter moderate in net carbs and lower than the typical dairy food, which averages about 24.3g net carbs per 100g. At this carb count, peanut butter is best limited to small portions on keto (usually 20–50g net carbs per day). Values are per per 100 g, sourced from USDA FoodData Central; net carbs are computed by CarbMeNot.

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Last updated June 10, 2026 · Reviewed by Jordan Lee, Nutrition Editor

Peanut Butter
14g
Net carbs
20g
Total carbs
6g
Fiber
25g
Protein
50g
Fat
588
Calories

Values per 100 g.

Is peanut butter keto-friendly?

Limit it

Peanut Butter is borderline for keto — it works only in small portions. It has 14g net carbs per 100g (20g total carbs − 6g fiber). A typical serving — 2 tbsp (32g) — is about 4.5g net carbs. On a standard keto diet (20–50g net carbs per day), even one serving uses a large share of your daily carbs, so keep portions small or save it for a higher-carb day.

Carbs by serving size

ServingNet carbsTotal carbsCalories
2 tbsp4.5g6.4g188
100 g (3.5 oz)14g20g588
1 oz (28 g)3.9g5.6g165

How many calories are in peanut butter?

Peanut Butter has 588 calories per 100g. 2 tbsp (32g) has about 188 calories. That's alongside 25g protein, 50g fat, and 14g net carbs per 100g.

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount (per 100 g)
Calories588
Total carbs20g
Net carbs14g
Fiber6g
Sugar9g
Sugar alcohols0g
Protein25g
Fat50g
Sodium17mg
Potassium649mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy). Net carbs = total carbs − fiber − sugar alcohols, computed by CarbMeNot.

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Frequently asked questions

How many carbs are in peanut butter?
Peanut Butter has 20g of total carbs and 14g of net carbs per 100 grams.
How many net carbs are in peanut butter?
Peanut Butter has 14g of net carbs per 100 grams (total carbs 20g minus 6g fiber).
Is peanut butter keto-friendly?
Peanut Butter is borderline for keto — it works only in small portions. It has 14g net carbs per 100g (20g total carbs − 6g fiber). A typical serving — 2 tbsp (32g) — is about 4.5g net carbs. On a standard keto diet (20–50g net carbs per day), even one serving uses a large share of your daily carbs, so keep portions small or save it for a higher-carb day.
How many calories are in peanut butter?
Peanut Butter has 588 calories per 100 grams.
How many carbs are in 2 tbsp of peanut butter?
2 tbsp of peanut butter (32g) has about 4.5g net carbs, 6.4g total carbs, and 188 calories.

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