Peanut Butter

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  • Russellb97
    Russellb97 Posts: 1,057 Member
    PB2 concerns me. Peanuts are an excellent source of healthy fats. So, if it's natural peanut butter, how is it low fat? Also, that pretty much eliminates everything healthy about the peanuts, which are an incredible source of monounsaturated fats.

    It is a good source but the overall fat content is very high, making it high in calories.
    I use both regular PB and PB2 depending on my day.
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,221 Member
    PB2 concerns me. Peanuts are an excellent source of healthy fats. So, if it's natural peanut butter, how is it low fat? Also, that pretty much eliminates everything healthy about the peanuts, which are an incredible source of monounsaturated fats.
    Peanuts are pretty much all polyunsaturated fat, not mono. But I agree why eat this stuff, other than to add a pb flavor without the real taste, which is in the fat.
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    100 grams of peanuts contain 24 grams of monounsaturated, and 16 grams of polyunsaturated, basically a 3:2 ratio of mono to poly.
  • brandiuntz
    brandiuntz Posts: 2,717 Member
    I buy Krema brand natural peanut butter. Only ingredient is peanuts (no salt, sugar, etc). Just keep the portions low and enjoy.
  • stephabef
    stephabef Posts: 936 Member
    Just use portion control. I always measure out my peanut butter/almond butter. PB2 is a poor substitute imo, and fats are good for you in moderation. 2 tablespoons (or even 1!) is a ton of peanut butter - more than enough for a whole apple or a serving of crackers.
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,221 Member
    100 grams of peanuts contain 24 grams of monounsaturated, and 16 grams of polyunsaturated, basically a 3:2 ratio of mono to poly.
    Your right, I opened my trap without looking first. Was thinking about the omega profile, not overall fat content, my bad.
  • goldfinger88
    goldfinger88 Posts: 686 Member
    I personally believe PNB is good for you --- especially the natural or something without the palm oil --- like Smart Balance. No question it is loaded with calories though. One session of indulgence won't hurt you. In fact, it's probably good to indulge if you feel like it and only do it on occasion. That's what many nutritionists say. I love peanut butter too and once I get started, it's hard to stop.
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