Which has more calories, beer or peanut butter?

Per 100 g, beer has 43 calories and peanut butter has 588. Beer is lower in calories.

Which has more protein, beer or peanut butter?

Beer has 0.5 g of protein per 100 g; peanut butter has 25 g. Peanut Butter wins on protein.

Is beer or peanut butter better for weight loss?

For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward beer — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

Calorie comparison

Beer vs Peanut Butter

Per 100 grams, beer is the lighter choice by 545 calories, while peanut butter delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.

Beer nutrition →Peanut Butter nutrition →

Per 100 grams

Per 100 g	Beer	Peanut Butter
Calories	43	588
Protein	0.5 g	25 g
Carbs	3.6 g	20 g
Fat	0 g	50 g

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Per typical serving

🍺 Beer

12 oz (355 g)

153 cal

1.8 g protein · 12.8 g carbs · 0 g fat

🥜 Peanut Butter

2 tbsp (32 g)

188 cal

8 g protein · 6.4 g carbs · 16 g fat

Frequently asked

Which has more calories, beer or peanut butter?
Per 100 g, beer has 43 calories and peanut butter has 588. Beer is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, beer or peanut butter?
Beer has 0.5 g of protein per 100 g; peanut butter has 25 g. Peanut Butter wins on protein.
Is beer or peanut butter better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward beer — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

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