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Peanut butter

Cheapest protein per jar on the shelf; the fiber survives the grinding.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g598 kcal 22.2 g22.3 g 5.0 g51.4 g
Per 100 kcal— 3.7 g3.7 g 0.8 g8.6 g
Two tablespoons · 32 g191 kcal7.1 g7.1 g1.6 g16.4 g

Where the calories come from

protein 14%carbs 14%fat 72%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars10.5 g
Saturated fat10.3 g
Sodium17 mg · 1% DV
Potassium558 mg · 12% DV
Calcium49 mg · 4% DV
Iron2 mg · 10% DV
Magnesium168 mg · 40% DV
Vitamin C0.0 mg · 0% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)0 mcg · 0% DV
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)9.1 mg · 61% DV
Folate (DFE)87 mcg · 22% DV
Choline63.0 mg · 11% DV
Vitamin B60.44 mg · 26% DV
Phosphorus335 mg · 27% DV
Copper0.42 mg · 47% DV
Potassium : sodium32.8 : 1 · favorable
Linoleic acid (omega-6)12.2 g · 102% of the 12 g AI
Protein7.1 g · 14% DVFiber1.6 g · 6% DVPotassium179 mg · 4% DVCalcium16 mg · 1% DVIron0.6 mg · 3% DVMagnesium54 mg · 13% DVSodium5.4 mg · 0% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 172470 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

135 gfor 30 g protein
808 kcalthose grams cost
5.0 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsPeanut butter
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliPeanut butter
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastPeanut butter

Rank within nuts & seeds

Hemp seeds5.7 gPumpkin seeds5.4 gPeanuts4.1 gPeanut butter3.7 gAlmonds3.7 gPistachios3.6 gSunflower seeds3.6 gPoppy seeds3.4 gFlax seeds3.4 gChia seeds3.4 gCashews3.2 gSesame seeds3.1 g#4 of 18 in Nuts & seeds · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Peanut butter5.0 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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