Creamy peanut butter has 49.4 g fat and 221 mg sodium per 100 g. A tablespoon (16 g) delivers roughly 101 kcal — it is one of the most underestimated calorie sources in food logs. Portion research (Almiron-Roig et al., Appetite 2013) found 50–200% errors for calorie-dense spreads. Weigh every serving with a scale.
How should I track Peanut butter, creamy?
Peanut butter, creamy is high in magnesium. Nuts like Peanut butter, creamy are one of the easiest foods to overeat. Research on portion estimation (Almiron-Roig et al., Appetite 2013) found that people underestimate calorie-dense foods by 50–200% when eyeballing portions. A small handful can easily be 300+ calories. The best habit: pre-portion into 30 g bags or use a scale each time. Also check whether your nuts are raw, roasted, or roasted-in-oil — the roasted-in-oil versions add extra fat that is not in the raw nutrition values.