Peanut butter is not a protein source!!!!!

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  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    I think we all clearly see what peanut Butter has in it, when we log it in our own diaries. So not sure what your point is here.

    To be fair to the OP, when someone asks for ways to up their protein, peanut butter is almost always suggested. It is a protein source, however, there are lots of other options with far more protein. Plus, if we are talking about staying under a calorie limit and macros, peanut butter isn't the easier source to up protein and hit both of these targets.
    I tend to use peanut butter more of fat source than protein, but to say it isn't a protein source is kinda silly. I do "get" her point, but the delivery was lacking.
  • postrockandcats
    postrockandcats Posts: 1,145 Member
    Bring on the fat and protein! Because 7g of protein per serving DOES make it a protein source!

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    I really want peanut butter on toast now...

    Oooh, warm peanut butter....
  • Mr_Bad_Example
    Mr_Bad_Example Posts: 2,403 Member
    Yes there is protein in peanut butter BUT it is a fat source!

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    Protein 7g

    Fat 16g

    More than twice the amount of fat as protein.

    You are now enlightened.

    News flash - you need fats and proteins, and peanut butter is an adequate source for both.

    Keep your enlightenment, I prefer mine.
  • postrockandcats
    postrockandcats Posts: 1,145 Member
    I think we all clearly see what peanut Butter has in it, when we log it in our own diaries. So not sure what your point is here.

    To be fair to the OP, when someone asks for ways to up their protein, peanut butter is almost always suggested. It is a protein source, however, there are lots of other options with far more protein. Plus, if we are talking about staying under a calorie limit and macros, peanut butter isn't the easier source to up protein and hit both of these targets.
    I tend to use peanut butter more of fat source than protein, but to say it isn't a protein source is kinda silly.

    (Emphasis mine)

    Honestly, this is my thing with the post. If it has protein, it is a protein source. Now, there are less fatty protein sources out there, if that's important to you, but it IS a protein source!
  • Debbie_Ferr
    Debbie_Ferr Posts: 582 Member
    OP, did you read the INGREDIENTS on the Skippy's label & website ?

    SKIPPY "ALL NATURAL" PEANUT BUTTER has
    ADDED SUGAR ie not a healthy choice
    ADDED PALM OIL. ie not a nealthy choice

    before the manufacturer can add crappy sugar or oil, they need to REMOVE some healthy peanuts to make room for them.
    there's only so much room in a jar ! lol.
    that's why Skippy's is less expensive than good quality PB. Skyppy's uses cheap fillers !!

    would a healthier choice be a brand that is simply peanuts. (and perhaps salt)

    http://www.peanutbutter.com/products/skippy_nat_c.html#
  • DeterminedFee201426
    DeterminedFee201426 Posts: 859 Member
    i love peanutbutter:laugh:
  • BrainyBurro
    BrainyBurro Posts: 6,129 Member
    Peanut_Butter_and_Dark_Chocolate_Shortbread_Protein_Bars.jpg

    http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/index.cfm/2012/4/18/peanut-butter-dark-chocolate-shortbread-protein-bars
  • DavePFJ
    DavePFJ Posts: 212 Member
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    I like it
  • MsMimidoll
    MsMimidoll Posts: 249 Member
    Peanut butter is disgusting.

    That is all.

    And this is true for the super-sweetened peanut butter wannabe as well as the natural stuff. All gross.
    *Gasp* blasphemy
  • MsMimidoll
    MsMimidoll Posts: 249 Member
    I think we all clearly see what peanut Butter has in it, when we log it in our own diaries. So not sure what your point is here.

    To be fair to the OP, when someone asks for ways to up their protein, peanut butter is almost always suggested. It is a protein source, however, there are lots of other options with far more protein. Plus, if we are talking about staying under a calorie limit and macros, peanut butter isn't the easier source to up protein and hit both of these targets.
    I tend to use peanut butter more of fat source than protein, but to say it isn't a protein source is kinda silly. I do "get" her point, but the delivery was lacking.
    I'm a vegetarian and for me pb is good because I'm usually lacking in the fat and protein departments
  • MBrothers22
    MBrothers22 Posts: 323 Member
    Why do the mods let dumb posts like these get posted?
  • comrade_questions
    comrade_questions Posts: 103 Member
    Yeaaah... it's still got protein and it still makes me happy. I'm still gonna eat it. ERRY DUY
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    Peanut butter is disgusting.

    That is all.

    And this is true for the super-sweetened peanut butter wannabe as well as the natural stuff. All gross.
    *Gasp* blasphemy

    I would hang my head in shame...

    ...if I was in any way wrong about this...



    ...but I'm not, so I won't.


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  • suremeansyes
    suremeansyes Posts: 962 Member
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  • Annie_01
    Annie_01 Posts: 3,096 Member
    I think it is a source for goodness...especially paired with a banana on a sandwich...or chocolate in a bowl.

    My peanut butter...is only peanuts...no added anything.

    Oh...and peanut butter goes well with banana ice cream. Don't forge the chocolate syrup on top.

    Thanks OP for educating us...
  • Railr0aderTony
    Railr0aderTony Posts: 6,803 Member
    Peanut butter is not a protein source!!!!!

    Ha, mine is. Try PB2 if you do not want fat, but honestly I love all types of peanut butter.

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  • Debbie_Ferr
    Debbie_Ferr Posts: 582 Member
    We're talking a whopping 7 grams of protein !!!
    In only 2 little TABLESPOONS.

    In my book, that IS considered a protein source.

    what book is RobsGirl_lds reading from ?????
  • corgicake
    corgicake Posts: 846 Member
    Just compared that to 75% ground beef. Guess which one won on fat to protein ratio...
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    Peanut butter is not a protein source!!!!!

    Ha, mine is. Try PB2 if you do not want fat, but honestly I love all types of peanut butter.

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    :angry:
    No.


    Real PB or get out.
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    Um. It has protein and fat. It is in fact still a protein source. Cause, you know, it's got protein in it, and stuff.

    hth.

    LOGIC'D
  • Debbie_Ferr
    Debbie_Ferr Posts: 582 Member
    Try PB2 if you do not want fat, but honestly I love all types of peanut butter.

    PikaKnight, your PB2 brand has 30% less protein than the OPs regualr peanut butter.
    ie, yours is 5grams, Ops is 7 grams.

    Because PB2 has removed some peanut fat & peanuts, and replaced it with SUGAR.
    again cheaper, less nutritional filler ingredients.
    ouch.

    http://www.bellplantation.com/4-pack-pb2-powdered-peanut-butter-6-5-oz-jars.html
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    Thanks for the "enlightenment" like no one here has read a nutrition label on peanut butter.

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • jschmeezy
    jschmeezy Posts: 1
    Fat isn't bad for you at all. The added sugar is what's doing damage. Stay away from low-fat foods, eat good, healthy natural fats. Avoid processed sugars and artificial sweeteners.
  • ccf_trainer
    ccf_trainer Posts: 86 Member
    It is if you include Omega 3. It depends on the kind you're getting. If you're getting those Skippy's or JIF's, then yeah, that's not a good source of protein.
  • AdventureFreak
    AdventureFreak Posts: 236 Member
    Feels like a lot of harshness in response to this post. In fact it is a fat source primarily with protein making it a less than ideal source of protein for some occasions. It is like Herbalife products that claim to be protein supplements but the main ingredient is maltodextrin a crappy corn starch. It is a bit mislead maybe is the point our poster is looking to make...
  • slevy89
    slevy89 Posts: 2
    It's a protein source, just not an ideal one because of all the fat and sugar it has. Let's look at a more extreme side of the spectrum, I checked out the baconator I used to eat all the time. It has a generous 57g of protein, but at the same time, it also has a heart-stopping 57 grams of fat. Yes, It has a generous amount of protein, but it also has just as much fat, which by my standards deems it n unideal source of protein.
  • Debbie_Ferr
    Debbie_Ferr Posts: 582 Member
    My peanut butter...is only peanuts...no added anything.

    You go, girl !!! that's the way I like it, too. not even salt.
  • Railr0aderTony
    Railr0aderTony Posts: 6,803 Member
    Peanut butter is not a protein source!!!!!

    Ha, mine is. Try PB2 if you do not want fat, but honestly I love all types of peanut butter.

    PB2-label.jpg

    PB2 has 30% less protein than regualr peanut butter.

    Because PB2 has removed some fat/peanut butter, and replaced it with SUGAR.
    again cheaper, less nutritional filler ingredients.
    ouch.

    http://www.bellplantation.com/4-pack-pb2-powdered-peanut-butter-6-5-oz-jars.html

    but you get 5 grams of protein for 45 calories vs. 7 grams of protein and 190 calories in regular. I love them both but do not discount the value of PB2. When you are counting calories, it is great.
  • aliu00
    aliu00 Posts: 61
    do you want to promote more whole food than processed food?
  • FromAshes2Beast
    FromAshes2Beast Posts: 114 Member
    mmmmm peanut butter *licks spoon clean*

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