Calorie comparison
Flax Seeds vs Peanut Butter
Per 100 grams, flax seeds is the lighter choice by 54 calories, while peanut butter delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Flax Seeds | Peanut Butter |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 534 | 588 |
| Protein | 18 g | 25 g |
| Carbs | 29 g | 20 g |
| Fat | 42 g | 50 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🌱 Flax Seeds
1 tbsp (10 g)
53 cal
1.8 g protein · 2.9 g carbs · 4.2 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, flax seeds or peanut butter?
Per 100 g, flax seeds has 534 calories and peanut butter has 588. Flax Seeds is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, flax seeds or peanut butter?
Flax Seeds has 18 g of protein per 100 g; peanut butter has 25 g. Peanut Butter wins on protein.
Is flax seeds 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 flax seeds — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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