Ingredient swap
Peanut Butter vs Peanuts
Peanut Butter has 25 g protein and 588 calories per 100 g; peanuts has 25.8 g and 567. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of peanut butter (258 g) ≈ 1¾ cup of peanuts.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Peanut Butter | Peanuts |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 588 | 567 |
| Protein | 25 g | 25.8 g |
| Carbs | 20 g | 16.1 gbetter |
| Fat | 50 g | 49.2 g |
| Fiber | 6 g | 8.5 gbetter |
| Sugar | 9.2 g | 4.7 gbetter |
| Sodium | 459 mg | 18 mgbetter |
| 1 cup weighs | 258 g | 146 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use peanuts instead of peanut butter?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of peanut butter (258 g) ≈ 1¾ cup of peanuts.
Which has more protein?
Peanuts, with 25.8 g per 100 g versus 25 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Peanuts, with 567 calories per 100 g.