Peanut butter
Carb Check
- Carbs
- 13gCarbs
- Fiber
- 5.4gFiber
- Net Carbs
- 7.6gNet Carbs
- Carbs per Portion
- 2.6gCarbs per Portion
- Glycemic Index
- 40Glycemic Index
- Glycemic Load
- 1Glycemic Load
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Diet Check
- Low Carb
- Yes
- Keto
- No
- Carnivore
- No
- Paleo
- No
- Slow Carb
- Yes
- Vegan
- Yes
- Vegetarian
- Yes
- Low FODMAP
- No
pH Check
Nutrient Distribution per 100g
Peanut butter
- Water1.0g
- Fiber5.4g
- Carbs13.0g
- Fat54.0g
- Protein22.0g
Advanced Nutrient Analysis
- Histamine
- Moderate
- Purine
- Low
- Tyramine
- Moderate
- FODMAP
- High
- Oxalate
- High
- Goitrogen
- Not present
- Sulfite
- Low
- Nitrate
- Not present
- Antioxidants
- Moderate
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For the antioxidant level, the scale is flipped. 1 (green) is a high antioxidant level, and 5 (purple) is a low antioxidant level.
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Peanut butter contains 13g of carbohydrates per 100g, placing it in the moderate carb range. It can fit a flexible low-carb plan with careful portion control. A serving of 20g provides 2.6g of carbs, 634 kcal, 22g of protein, and 54g of fat. Strict keto followers should monitor intake closely.
- Net carbs: 7.6 g
- Fiber: 5.4 g
- Glycemic index (GI): 40 (low)
- Glycemic load (GL): 1
- Sodium: 350 mg
At 13g of carbohydrates per 100g, Peanut butter falls in the moderate range. A serving of 20g provides 2.6g of carbs, which can fit a flexible low-carb approach but requires careful portion control. For strict keto (under 20g net carbs per day), Peanut butter should be consumed sparingly. Those following a more relaxed low-carb plan (50–100g daily) can incorporate it more freely.
No validated glycemic index value is available for Peanut butter. Based on its carbohydrate content of 13g per 100g, a moderate effect on blood glucose can be expected. A serving of 20g provides 2.6g of carbohydrates. Those monitoring their glucose response should limit portion size and track their individual reaction.
Vitamin Check
- Vitamin A (Retinol)
- 0
- Vitamin C
- 0
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
- 0.17
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
- 0.09
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
- 0.58
- Beta-Carotene
- 0
RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 20g serving.
Mineral Check
- Sodium
- 890
- Calcium
- 35
- Iron
- 2
- Potassium
- 700
- Magnesium
- 180
- Phosphorus
- 330
- Zinc
- 3
RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 20g serving.
Allergen Check
- Fructose
- Traces
- Lactose
- Not present
- Gluten
- Not present
- Soy
- Traces
- Shellfish
- Not present
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Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Amount (100g) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 634 kcal |
| Beta-CaroteneVitamin | 0 |
| CalciumMineral | 35 |
| CarbohydratesMacro | 13 |
| Dietary FatMacro | 54 |
| Dietary FiberMacro | 5.4 |
| IronMineral | 2 |
| MagnesiumMineral | 180 |
| PhosphorusMineral | 330 |
| PotassiumMineral | 700 |
| ProteinMacro | 22 |
| SodiumMineral | 890 |
| Vitamin A (Retinol)Vitamin | 0 |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)Vitamin | 0.17 |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)Vitamin | 0.09 |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)Vitamin | 0.58 |
| Vitamin CVitamin | 0 |
| WaterMacro | 1 |
| ZincMineral | 3 |
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