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Peanut Butter

Sweeteners · Spreads

TLDRLast updated 7 October 2026

The standard and US peanut-butter references use different gram weights for two tablespoons. Choose the matching preparation and weigh it rather than treating every tablespoon as the same amount. See Peanut Butter (Standard), Peanut Butter (US). Choose only a preparation that matches your food.

Serving sizes for peanut butter

Verification pending for this broad entry. Use the matching specific food for portion guidance; these legacy figures are not a shared allowance for every preparation.

Low
2 tablespoonsabout 30 ml
FructoseLow
LactoseLow
FructansLow
GOSLow
SorbitolLow
MannitolLow

Reference portions

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Reference portions for Peanut Butter and their FODMAP ratings
ServingAmountFODMAP rating
2 tablespoons
Reference portionNot availableModerate
Reference portionNot availableHigh

Is peanut butter low FODMAP?

The standard and US peanut-butter references use different gram weights for two tablespoons. Choose the matching preparation and weigh it rather than treating every tablespoon as the same amount. This broad entry does not establish one verified portion for every food covered by its name. Use the matching specific entry for numerical guidance.

Peanut Butter and IBS: what to know

When tracking peanut butter, record the product and gram weight rather than just two tablespoons. Individual IBS responses differ. Diet and IBS.

Gut-friendly ways to eat peanut butter

The standard and US peanut-butter references use different gram weights for two tablespoons. Choose the matching preparation and weigh it rather than treating every tablespoon as the same amount. See Peanut Butter (Standard), Peanut Butter (US). Choose only a preparation that matches your food.

Recipes with peanut butter

Frequently asked questions

Which specific food should I choose?

The standard and US peanut-butter references use different gram weights for two tablespoons. Choose the matching preparation and weigh it rather than treating every tablespoon as the same amount. See Peanut Butter (Standard), Peanut Butter (US). Choose only a preparation that matches your food.

Can I apply this table to all of these preparations?

No single verified table covers this broad entry. Select the preparation that matches your food and use its own portion guidance.

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Sources and editorial notes

Published and maintained by Gut Friendly. This guide has not been independently reviewed by a dietitian. Serving information comes from our food catalogue. Where references are listed, they explain the research and preparation differences. Check the original source for current portions.

Gut Friendly provides general information, not medical advice.