Calorie comparison
Peanut Butter vs Peanuts
Per 100 grams, peanuts is the lighter choice by 21 calories, while peanuts 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 | Peanut Butter | Peanuts |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 588 | 567 |
| Protein | 25 g | 26 g |
| Carbs | 20 g | 16 g |
| Fat | 50 g | 49 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
🥜 Peanut Butter
2 tbsp (32 g)
188 cal
8 g protein · 6.4 g carbs · 16 g fat
🥜 Peanuts
1 oz (28 g)
159 cal
7.3 g protein · 4.5 g carbs · 13.7 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, peanut butter or peanuts?
Per 100 g, peanut butter has 588 calories and peanuts has 567. Peanuts is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, peanut butter or peanuts?
Peanut Butter has 25 g of protein per 100 g; peanuts has 26 g. Peanuts wins on protein.
Is peanut butter or peanuts 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 peanuts — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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