How Much Sugar Is in Peanut Butter?
Two tablespoons of peanut butter have about 3 g of sugar — mostly natural, though many brands add sugar you can avoid.
in 2 tablespoons (32 g) · about 0.7 teaspoons
- Per serving
- 3 g
- Per 100 g
- 9 g
- Type
- Mostly natural
- In teaspoons
- ≈ 0.7 tsp
An easy fit for a low-sugar day.
Two tablespoons of peanut butter have about 3 g of sugar. In natural peanut butter that's mostly the small amount naturally in peanuts; many mainstream brands add a couple of grams of sugar (and palm oil) on top, which you can skip.
Peanut butter is genuinely useful when cutting sugar — its protein and fat slow down anything sweet you pair it with, like fruit or oatmeal. Just check the label for 'sugar' near the top of the ingredients and choose one that's just peanuts and salt.
Lower-sugar swaps
- Choose a natural peanut butter — ingredients: peanuts (and salt)
- Use it to slow the sugar in fruit, oats, or toast
Frequently asked questions
- Does peanut butter have added sugar?
- Natural peanut butter has almost none, but many popular brands add a small amount. Check the ingredients and pick one that's just peanuts and salt.
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Sugar values from USDA FoodData Central; actual amounts vary by brand, ripeness, and recipe. Last updated 2026-07-21.