Peanut Butter is a Good Source of....Protein??

happypath101

Um... because peanut butter tastes wonderful and takes no prep time. This, in my books, is criteria enough for "good". :O)

UponThisRock

Agreed. It might be better termed a "convenient" source of protein or a "quick" source of protein.

no, it wouldn't

Why not - it is convenient and is a source of protein.

I find it a good source of protein cause it tastes so good (not really becuase it has a lot of protein in it - which, bang for the buck, it does not).

Again, I disagree with the notion that it's a good source of protein.

SergeantSunshine_reused

I just took a peek at your food diary and you consumed a huge amount of nuts today-- nearly 500 calories worth! So I don't think you have any right to preach aobut not eating peanut butter.

This is just hilarious ^^

Where did he say not to eat PB? He just stated that is not a really protein rich food for the amount of calories

joejccva71

Peanut Butter is a food group bro. Besides, it's more of a source of fat than protein. Atleast that's my opinion.

saltskinmermaid

Germany’s 2011 strongest man Patrik Baboumian is vegetarian (he is working on being vegan and claims to be 90% vegan)..
242-pound NFL Star Tony Fiammetta is a vegan...
(many more, but I'm sure you have Google and can enlighten yourself)

so it is possible to be vegetarian/vegan and get protein (not to mention be a body builder) without meat/eggs/tuna/ice skating up hill!

UponThisRock

UponThisRock, I think you pissed off the Peter Pan fanclub.

they are a touchy bunch

SergeantSunshine_reused

I have been eating no meat at all recently, or animal products for the most part and have no trouble getting my 100g of protein everyday :huh:

whey to the rescue

Yus! I make protein milkshakes, healthy protein cookies, almond milk protein ice cream Woooo proteins!

gamommaof3

Very good point!! I'd rather eat my calories on more than peanut butter with that many calories wasted for the protein!!

My1985Freckles

Its a plant based protein. 7 grams per serving. Who in the hell is going to sit and eat 3 servings of peanut butter in one sitting. that's 6 tablespoons. Of course the calorie content would be high.

Looks up slowly from PB jar and glances around ever so slightly embarrassed.... Um, it's empty now.... Pretty sure there was like half a jar when I started..... Soooooo.... in answer to your question, Me????

UponThisRock

Not everyone eats meat. For a vegetarian, peanut butter is a good source of protein.

And in my opinion (and that of every medical opinion I've ever read) people here think they need far more protein than they actually do.

I totally agree. I'm not a vegetarian, but it does seem that alot of people equate eating healthy with taking in excessive amounts of protein. Protein is vitally important, but alot of people think they need much more than they actually do.

"need" is highly dependent on context. Also, what is "needed" and what is "optimal" are different things.

neanderthin

Of course peanut butter has healthy fat as well as protein, so that's something to consider.

Likewise, egg whites, with their low calorie, high protein aren't all that effective, because you really need the yoke in order to properly absorb the white protein.

I'm not bashing peanut butter, I think it's great stuff.

As far as your egg white comment, I've never heard that. Could you provide a source? Thanks.

That's in reference to raw whites, not cooked, which is true.

http://jn.nutrition.org/content/128/10/1716.full

GasMasterFlash

Mr. Rock, does adding chocolate to peanut butter make it better for me?

My1985Freckles

Mr. Rock, does adding chocolate to peanut butter make it better for me?

I'll answer for him... Yes it does. Source... Me. End of story.

sweet_lotus

Most "mainstream" science says that people don't need any more than .8g/kg of body weight. Which is probably true for the average person, but they miss the boat when they claim that there's no benefit from more for any segments of the population. This simply isn't true For those interested in building and maintaining lean mass, the research is clear and definitive, higher protein diets are superior.

It's not a whole lot higher, not nearly as high as many people claim.

Here's a good, evidence based article (with peer reviewed citations) showing that athletes need only 1.2-1.6g/kg of protein. (http://www.pponline.co.uk/encyc/recommended-protein-intake-to-build-muscle-mass-40541)

It's pretty easy to measure - you pee the amino acids you don't use. Not sure why this is so controversial.

UponThisRock

Germany’s 2011 strongest man Patrik Baboumian is vegetarian (he is working on being vegan and claims to be 90% vegan)..
242-pound NFL Star Tony Fiammetta is a vegan...
(many more, but I'm sure you have Google and can enlighten yourself)

so it is possible to be vegetarian/vegan and get protein (not to mention be a body builder) without meat/eggs/tuna/ice skating up hill!

I realize that you can be a vegetarian or vegan bodybuilder. Vegetarian can be done pretty easily. Vegan = uphill ice skating, but it can be done.

coquette87

I love peanut butter but I go to it for the fat content, Protein is already taken care of. If I am low on fat for the day I will go to the peanut butter not for the protein

This. I'm really not a big fat eater. I get a little from low-fat dairy, but that's about it. So peanut butter is a good source of fat for me. My easy-fast-reasonably cheap go to lunch is a peanut butter sandwich with whole wheat bread. A jar of natural peanut butter lasts way longer than the same amount of meat (cost wise).

Not to mention, I love peanut butter. Mmm.

Sarauk2sf

Agreed. It might be better termed a "convenient" source of protein or a "quick" source of protein.

no, it wouldn't

Why not - it is convenient and is a source of protein.

I find it a good source of protein cause it tastes so good (not really becuase it has a lot of protein in it - which, bang for the buck, it does not).

Again, I disagree with the notion that it's a good source of protein.

Obvoiusly you missed the context of my comment

UponThisRock

Mr. Rock, does adding chocolate to peanut butter make it better for me?

yes

kealambert

Germany’s 2011 strongest man Patrik Baboumian is vegetarian (he is working on being vegan and claims to be 90% vegan)..
242-pound NFL Star Tony Fiammetta is a vegan...
(many more, but I'm sure you have Google and can enlighten yourself)

so it is possible to be vegetarian/vegan and get protein (not to mention be a body builder) without meat/eggs/tuna/ice skating up hill!

Prince Fielder is a vegetarian, as well

kimberly0416

I'll eat peanut butter for protein and to get to my calories up, it's also something sweet to eat.

kealambert

UponThisRock, I think you pissed off the Peter Pan fanclub.

they are a touchy bunch

don't F**K with the peanut butter

Eleisabelle

Peanut butter is a moderate source of protein /in combination with/ a good source of monounsaturated fatty acids, which are necessary for joint, skin, and cardiovascular health. It's good for all around athletic development, if not as much for just muscle building.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/other31.htm

eig6

Now, if they say, "but I'm vegan, how do I get protein with no animal products?" The proper answer to that would be, "I don't know, the same way you ice skate uphill, I suppose."

lol

Tigermad

This is an excerpt from a blog post I just posted. Below is the relevant portion. If, for some odd reason, you want to read the my stupid ramblings along with the relevant portion, it's located here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/UponThisRock/view/peanut-butter-is-a-good-source-of-protein-245431


Ok, enough with the conspiracy theories. How do I define "good source of protein?" Most people on MFP practice calorie restriction. If someone is trying to add protein to their 1800 calorie diet, a "good" source of protein would be something that is "dense" in protein, that is, you get a lot of protein for the amount of calories you eat. Comparatively speaking, peanut butter simply doesn't fit that bill. The following shows calories and protein per 100g, the data was taken from nutritiondata.com:

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast: 23g of protein/110 calories

Egg Whites: 11g/48 cals

Canned Chunk White Tuna: 26g/116 cals

Peanut Butter: 22g/ (brace yourself) 588 cals.

So, on a calorie restricted diet, how can you justify calling peanut butter a "good" source of protein? You can't. You have to eat 5 times as many calories to get the same amount of protein you would get in canned tuna.

Of course, the typical serving of peanut butter isn't 100g, it's 32g (2 tbsp). For 190 cals you get a not so whopping 8g of protein. If you insist on calling that a "good" source of protein, then in the interests of consistency, you also should call oatmeal a pretty good source of protein with 5g for 150 cals.

My point should be pretty clear by now. If someone asks how to add more protein to their diet, nuts or nut butter would be one of the last things I would recommend. There are so many more options that would add substantially more protein for a far less expensive calorie hit. Now, if they say, "but I'm vegan, how do I get protein with no animal products?" The proper answer to that would be, "I don't know, the same way you ice skate uphill, I suppose."

22g of peanut butter is not 588 unless it's the worst peanut butter in the world.

kealambert

This is an excerpt from a blog post I just posted. Below is the relevant portion. If, for some odd reason, you want to read the my stupid ramblings along with the relevant portion, it's located here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/UponThisRock/view/peanut-butter-is-a-good-source-of-protein-245431


Ok, enough with the conspiracy theories. How do I define "good source of protein?" Most people on MFP practice calorie restriction. If someone is trying to add protein to their 1800 calorie diet, a "good" source of protein would be something that is "dense" in protein, that is, you get a lot of protein for the amount of calories you eat. Comparatively speaking, peanut butter simply doesn't fit that bill. The following shows calories and protein per 100g, the data was taken from nutritiondata.com:

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast: 23g of protein/110 calories

Egg Whites: 11g/48 cals

Canned Chunk White Tuna: 26g/116 cals

Peanut Butter: 22g/ (brace yourself) 588 cals.

So, on a calorie restricted diet, how can you justify calling peanut butter a "good" source of protein? You can't. You have to eat 5 times as many calories to get the same amount of protein you would get in canned tuna.

Of course, the typical serving of peanut butter isn't 100g, it's 32g (2 tbsp). For 190 cals you get a not so whopping 8g of protein. If you insist on calling that a "good" source of protein, then in the interests of consistency, you also should call oatmeal a pretty good source of protein with 5g for 150 cals.

My point should be pretty clear by now. If someone asks how to add more protein to their diet, nuts or nut butter would be one of the last things I would recommend. There are so many more options that would add substantially more protein for a far less expensive calorie hit. Now, if they say, "but I'm vegan, how do I get protein with no animal products?" The proper answer to that would be, "I don't know, the same way you ice skate uphill, I suppose."

22g of peanut butter is not 588 unless it's the worst peanut butter in the world.

*facepalm*

UponThisRock

Most "mainstream" science says that people don't need any more than .8g/kg of body weight. Which is probably true for the average person, but they miss the boat when they claim that there's no benefit from more for any segments of the population. This simply isn't true For those interested in building and maintaining lean mass, the research is clear and definitive, higher protein diets are superior.

It's not a whole lot higher, not nearly as high as many people claim.

Here's a good, evidence based article (with peer reviewed citations) showing that athletes need only 1.2-1.6g/kg of protein. (http://www.pponline.co.uk/encyc/recommended-protein-intake-to-build-muscle-mass-40541)

It's pretty easy to measure - you pee the amino acids you don't use. Not sure why this is so controversial.

"Athletes" is a pretty general term. People trying to maintain high levels of muscle mass for long periods of time in a caloric deficit would need even more, due to an increased risk of gluconeogenesis, as well as satiety issues.

GasMasterFlash

Prince Fielder is a vegetarian, as well

From his introductory press conference this year:

Fielder did want to debunk one thing: Back in 2008, he talked about becoming a vegetarian, but that apparently didn't last long after all the commotion.

"I'm not a vegetarian,'' he said. "I was, for like three months.''

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/baseball/mlb/wires/01/26/2010.ap.bba.tigers.fielder.7th.ld.writethru.1210/index.html#ixzz1sWH38Z50

My1985Freckles

This is an excerpt from a blog post I just posted. Below is the relevant portion. If, for some odd reason, you want to read the my stupid ramblings along with the relevant portion, it's located here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/UponThisRock/view/peanut-butter-is-a-good-source-of-protein-245431


Ok, enough with the conspiracy theories. How do I define "good source of protein?" Most people on MFP practice calorie restriction. If someone is trying to add protein to their 1800 calorie diet, a "good" source of protein would be something that is "dense" in protein, that is, you get a lot of protein for the amount of calories you eat. Comparatively speaking, peanut butter simply doesn't fit that bill. The following shows calories and protein per 100g, the data was taken from nutritiondata.com:

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast: 23g of protein/110 calories

Egg Whites: 11g/48 cals

Canned Chunk White Tuna: 26g/116 cals

Peanut Butter: 22g/ (brace yourself) 588 cals.

So, on a calorie restricted diet, how can you justify calling peanut butter a "good" source of protein? You can't. You have to eat 5 times as many calories to get the same amount of protein you would get in canned tuna.

Of course, the typical serving of peanut butter isn't 100g, it's 32g (2 tbsp). For 190 cals you get a not so whopping 8g of protein. If you insist on calling that a "good" source of protein, then in the interests of consistency, you also should call oatmeal a pretty good source of protein with 5g for 150 cals.

My point should be pretty clear by now. If someone asks how to add more protein to their diet, nuts or nut butter would be one of the last things I would recommend. There are so many more options that would add substantially more protein for a far less expensive calorie hit. Now, if they say, "but I'm vegan, how do I get protein with no animal products?" The proper answer to that would be, "I don't know, the same way you ice skate uphill, I suppose."

22g of peanut butter is not 588 unless it's the worst peanut butter in the world.

It's 100g's of PB which gives you 22g's of protein and 588 calories.

UponThisRock

Of course peanut butter has healthy fat as well as protein, so that's something to consider.

Likewise, egg whites, with their low calorie, high protein aren't all that effective, because you really need the yoke in order to properly absorb the white protein.

I'm not bashing peanut butter, I think it's great stuff.

As far as your egg white comment, I've never heard that. Could you provide a source? Thanks.

That's in reference to raw whites, not cooked, which is true.

http://jn.nutrition.org/content/128/10/1716.full

Ok, I was aware of the bioavailability issues with raw eggs, thanks.

kealambert

Prince Fielder is a vegetarian, as well

From his introductory press conference this year:

Fielder did want to debunk one thing: Back in 2008, he talked about becoming a vegetarian, but that apparently didn't last long after all the commotion.

"I'm not a vegetarian,'' he said. "I was, for like three months.''

Source: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/baseball/mlb/wires/01/26/2010.ap.bba.tigers.fielder.7th.ld.writethru.1210/index.html#ixzz1sWH38Z50

son of a B