Concerned that my pup Charlie might be gaining a bit too much weight (Labs are notorious for that), I decided to check the calorie count on peanut butter, his favorite treat stuffed into a Kong and frozen. I can’t imagine now what I entered for my search, but the first thing that came up was this nutrition breakdown from the University of Rochester Medical Center. Talk about TMI! And yet, no calories! Zero, zilch, nada.
Somehow, though, I don’t think this means there are no calories in peanut butter. And I think cutting back on Charlie’s peanut butter ration might still be a good idea.
Nutrition Facts
Peanut butter, smooth, vitamin and mineral fortified, 1 tbsp
| Protein (g) | 8.23 |
|---|---|
| Total lipid (fat) (g) | 16.26 |
| Carbohydrate, by difference (g) | 6 |
| Energy (kcal) | 189.12 |
| Sugars, total (g) | 3.35 |
| Fiber, total dietary (g) | 1.79 |
| Calcium, Ca (mg) | 15.04 |
| Iron, Fe (mg) | 5.31 |
| Magnesium, Mg (mg) | 113.6 |
| Phosphorus, P (mg) | 117.76 |
| Potassium, K (mg) | 213.44 |
| Sodium, Na (mg) | 134.4 |
| Zinc, Zn (mg) | 4.61 |
| Copper, Cu (mg) | 0.52 |
| Selenium, Se (mcg) | 2.4 |
| Vitamin A, IU (IU) | 1250.24 |
| Retinol (mcg) | 375.04 |
| Carotene, beta (mcg) | 0 |
| Carotene, alpha (mcg) | 0 |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) (mg) | 4.18 |
|---|---|
| Cryptoxanthin, beta (mcg) | 0 |
| Lycopene (mcg) | 0 |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin (mcg) | 0 |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid (mg) | 0 |
| Thiamin (mg) | 0.03 |
| Riboflavin (mg) | 0.03 |
| Niacin (mg) | 4.28 |
| Vitamin B-6 (mg) | 0.71 |
| Folate, total (mcg) | 100.16 |
| Vitamin B-12 (mcg) | 0 |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) (mcg) | 0.22 |
| Folic acid (mcg) | 76.48 |
| Folate, DFE (mcg_DFE) | 153.6 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 0 |
| Fatty acids, total saturated (g) | 3.24 |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated (g) | 7.95 |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated (g) | 4.43 |
Yes, yes, I know the calories are listed right on the jar, but that would have required getting off the couch and going to the kitchen, and I wasn’t in the mood at the time.
Made me laugh. Must be because I too am counting calories at this time. [grin]
I try to keep an eye on Charlie because I don’t need two weight problems in my house.
I completely understand watching calories and not getting off the couch just to get more information. I know, really, my couch is close to 18 feet from the kitchen – that’s a long walk … 😉
Indeed it is. i have to conquer a similar distance and often it’s just too far (unless it’s meal or snack time).
But Charlie is “working” for that peanut butter so that must account for some usage of calories … just sayin
Hmm, I hadn’t thought of that. Will have to factor that into the calculations …
Yes I enjoy this peanut butter sandwich with banana. But my doggie ate a bit of peanut butter. Anita
I like it too, but these day Charlie gets most of it.