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Nutritional Density
Food guide

Peanut Butter Cup

Peanut Butter Cup is a commonly used food in everyday diets worldwide.

Plant-Based
Peanut Butter Cup, a nutrient-dense plant-based food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of peanut butter cup for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g — 515 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Peanut Butter Cup
NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (100 g)Per 100 kcal
Energy515 kcal515 kcal100 kcal
Protein10.2 g10.2 g2 g
Carbohydrate55.4 g55.4 g10.8 g
Fat30.5 g30.5 g5.9 g
Fibre3.6 g3.6 g0.7 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of peanut butter cup, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Peanut Butter Cup
NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (100 g)% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A17 µg17 µg2%
Vitamin C0.3 mg0.3 mg<1%
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.15 mg0.15 mg1%
Vitamin K2 µg2 µg2%
Thiamin0.16 mg0.16 mg13%
Riboflavin0.11 mg0.11 mg8%
Niacin4.5 mg4.5 mg28%
Vitamin B60.1 mg0.1 mg6%
Folate50 µg50 µg13%
Vitamin B120.26 µg0.26 µg11%
Pantothenic acid0.62 mg0.62 mg12%
Choline35.4 mg35.4 mg6%
Minerals
Calcium78 mg78 mg6%
Iron1.2 mg1.2 mg7%
Magnesium62 mg62 mg15%
Phosphorus161 mg161 mg13%
Potassium343 mg343 mg7%
Sodium357 mg357 mg16%
Zinc1.3 mg1.3 mg12%
Selenium1.4 µg1.4 µg3%
Copper0.24 mg0.24 mg27%
Manganese0 mg0 mg0%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat peanut butter cup?

  • A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
  • Peanut Butter Cup is a commonly used food in everyday diets worldwide.

How to include it

  • Use in the usual way for this food, and keep an eye on the stated serving.
  • Typical pairing ideas: Rice, Vegetables, Eggs.

Things to consider

  • Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.

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