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Peanut Butter has a low glycemic index of 14 (typical range 9 to 19). A serving of 2 tbsp (32 g) has a glycemic load of 1, which is low. Per 100 g it provides 598 calories, 22.2 g protein, 22.3 g carbohydrate (5 g fiber, 10.5 g sugars) and 51.4 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 2 tbsp (32 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 598 kcal | 191 kcal |
| Protein | 22.2 g | 7.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 22.3 g | 7.1 g |
| Fiber | 5 g | 1.6 g |
| Sugars | 10.5 g | 3.4 g |
| Fat | 51.4 g | 16.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 10.3 g | 3.3 g |
| Sodium | 17 mg | 5 mg |
| Potassium | 558 mg | 179 mg |
Other spreads with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
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Peanut Butter has a glycemic index of 14, which is low (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 2 tbsp (32 g) serving is 1, which is low.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of peanut butter has a glycemic load of 1 (low). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.
Peanut Butter has 598 calories per 100 g, and about 191 calories in a 2 tbsp (32 g) serving.
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Open the free web appGlycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt” (FDC 172470). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm.
General information, not medical advice.
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