What's the sketch with peanut butter
donhuzayfa
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so whenever you see people eating healthy peanut butter pops up, however just seen the whole earth peanut butter which clocks in at 600 calories per 100grams! even though it's 100% peanuts...whats the story with peanut butter yayy or nayy?
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I don't like it myself but I understand its useful for those looking to add protein and fat to their diet quickly.1
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Well you don't need to eat the whole jar at once and 100 grams is more than a typical serving size. Eat it in moderation if you enjoy it.10
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It just depends on whether you can keep it in check and if it is worth the calories to you. For me personally, it isn't. I switched to powdered peanut butter.2
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donhuzayfa wrote: »so whenever you see people eating healthy peanut butter pops up, however just seen the whole earth peanut butter which clocks in at 600 calories per 100grams! even though it's 100% peanuts...whats the story with peanut butter yayy or nayy?
Nutritional value has jack to do with caloric density. There are numerous foods which are nutritional powerhouses and calorie bombs at the same time...pretty much any nut, avocados, etc.
Personally, I don't know anyone who is eating 100 grams of peanut-butter...that's a *kitten* ton of peanut-butter. A serving is 2 Tbsp which is roughly 1 ounce or 28 grams and around 200 calories. It's a good source of healthy fat...some carbs, and some protein and a couple grams of fiber.14 -
I'm a peanut butter lover, so I get it. It's a good source of protein and also has maganese and niacin. However, I don't ever eat the usual serving size of 2 Tbsp. That's way more than I need (or want to spend my calories on). I usually eat about 1 tsp (about 25 calories) at a time. I spread a little on a corn thin with sliced banana or thinly spread on celery sticks. Both those snacks are very nutritious, tasty and substantially less than 100 calories.
I also grind my own PB at the grocery store, so I know there's only peanuts in it. No salt, sugar or added fat. Read a label on regular Skippy or Jif and "shudder".
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I often have 1 tablespoon of regular peanut butter after a meal. It keeps me full longer and about 100 calories. I measure it on my food scale.1
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100g is a lot of peanut butter lol4
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don't get me wrong I'd probably eat 1/3 of a cup on a bad day but most people don't eat THAT much peanut butter, and anyone who's tracked a marcro for a week or more wouldn't expect the calories in that much peanut butter to be anything less haha6
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donhuzayfa wrote: »so whenever you see people eating healthy peanut butter pops up, however just seen the whole earth peanut butter which clocks in at 600 calories per 100grams! even though it's 100% peanuts...whats the story with peanut butter yayy or nayy?
100 grams is a lot of peanut butter! On a PB&J sandwich, I tend to use 24-28 grams.
Like any other food, you have to balance your portions. Meaning have enough to suit your needs but be aware of how it affects your calories.3 -
I love it and it has staying power. I only eat 1 Tablespoon at a time though. It's worth it to me for the pleasure I get. I just budget for the calories. 100 grams is around 4 ounces I think. That's alot of peanut butter.2
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Peanuts are a good source of good-for-you fats and protein. You can use peanut butter to make things that taste very good and are good for you in reasonable portions. Peanut butter is very versatile, and a relatively cheap source of protein. If unicorn tears were as readily available with such a wide variety of uses and equally as cheap, you can be certain we'd be consuming unicorn tears.4
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cwolfman13 wrote: »donhuzayfa wrote: »so whenever you see people eating healthy peanut butter pops up, however just seen the whole earth peanut butter which clocks in at 600 calories per 100grams! even though it's 100% peanuts...whats the story with peanut butter yayy or nayy?
Nutritional value has jack to do with caloric density. There are numerous foods which are nutritional powerhouses and calorie bombs at the same time...pretty much any nut, avocados, etc.
Personally, I don't know anyone who is eating 100 grams of peanut-butter...that's a *kitten* ton of peanut-butter. A serving is 2 Tbsp which is roughly 1 ounce or 28 grams and around 200 calories. It's a good source of healthy fat...some carbs, and some protein and a couple grams of fiber.
Yeah, this. I think peanut butter is "healthy" in that there's protein and the good fats. Plus, for those with a sweet tooth, it's a REALLY good "treat" without a lot of sugar.
It is kind of a calorie-bomb, though. And I like PB2, but it really doesn't do it for me.
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For the calories & macros, I'd rather eat whole almonds. Like any other calorie dense food, it can be "good" in some contexts and "bad" in others. It all depends on what the rest of your day looks like and if it's worth it to you, personally, to make "room" for the calories. My meals tend to be low fat, so I do look to higher fat snacks, like almonds. In that context, they're "good." But it's a tiny volume for the calories, which is "bad,"so I have to like them enough to give up higher volume ways to eat those calories. It comes down to personal preference (and accurate counting).0
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Personally, I like natural peanut butter (the only ingredient is peanuts- no sugar) and I think it's about 100 cals per tablespoon. For me, one or two tablespoons is perfect to have with a sliced apple or celery sticks, or (my favorite) dabbing it on slices of banana and freezing them for frozen banana-peanut-butter bites. It's a lot of calories for a small amount of food but it's still healthy and yummy so I make room for it sometimes.1
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Personally, I like natural peanut butter (the only ingredient is peanuts- no sugar) and I think it's about 100 cals per tablespoon. For me, one or two tablespoons is perfect to have with a sliced apple or celery sticks, or (my favorite) dabbing it on slices of banana and freezing them for frozen banana-peanut-butter bites. It's a lot of calories for a small amount of food but it's still healthy and yummy so I make room for it sometimes.
That sounds delicious! Thank you for sharing @Moxie42. I love all nuts, including peanuts, of course, and peanut butter.0 -
A PB&J with whole grain wheat, 2 teaspoons of jelly, and 1.5 tablespoons of peanut butter will satiate me from 4-10 pm. I think that is a pretty good deal. A little peanut butter goes a long way.2
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I typically eat 16-32 g of peanut butter not 100. I don't eat it every day but I like it and it is not a terrible food to eat.0
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I started grabbing a spoonful (approx 14-20 g dipped in a gram of chia, and a few ounces of milk at bedtime, and so far (a few days) it's been working well to keep me from feeling hungry after bedtime.0
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To me, it's totally worth the extra calories (or in my case, kilojoules). I like adding it to porridge and it keeps me satiated until lunch time.0
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I absolutely love peanut butter & eat it every day, sometimes twice. Like others, I usually stick to 10-30 g serves. I eat it either in a smoothie, on toast with honey & banana, or as a pre-workout snack. It's creamy, filling, yum and worth the calories!1
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Can we please let to rest the notion that peanut butter is a good source of protein? It's not.7
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28 g roasted chicken breast 8.3g protein
28g regular creamy peanut butter 7 g protein
Why is peanut butter not a good source of protein?
The calories? Other qualities?
Please explain why it is not a good protein choice and what inexpensive, readily available, shelf stable foods would be better choices?3 -
I eat peanut butter protein every day in my smoothie. It adds protein to my smoothie, which also has kale, 2 cups frozen fruit, water, ginger, tumeric, and flax seed. I eat my smoothie after I swim every day or if I do a different work out. I love the taste of the peanut butter protein. And you don't get all the fat and oil in there.0
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28 g roasted chicken breast 8.3g protein
28g regular creamy peanut butter 7 g protein
Why is peanut butter not a good source of protein?
The calories? Other qualities?
Please explain why it is not a good protein choice and what inexpensive, readily available, shelf stable foods would be better choices?Can we please let to rest the notion that peanut butter is a good source of protein? It's not.
Okay, humor me guys.
Clarification on behalf of all: it is A source of protein; not necessarily THE BEST source of protein. Its a plus side to eating a tasty food you like or wouldnt traditionally allow yourself.
If you want more protein to show up in your macros per day it can be an enjoyable or sneaky way to obtain it without chicken, seafood, milk, eggs, etc sources of protein (although it may not be the only or most efficient way to go about it).0 -
28 g roasted chicken breast 8.3g protein
28g regular creamy peanut butter 7 g protein
Why is peanut butter not a good source of protein?
The calories? Other qualities?
Please explain why it is not a good protein choice and what inexpensive, readily available, shelf stable foods would be better choices?Can we please let to rest the notion that peanut butter is a good source of protein? It's not.
Okay, humor me guys.
Clarification on behalf of all: it is A source of protein; not necessarily THE BEST source of protein. Its a plus side to eating a tasty food you like or wouldnt traditionally allow yourself.
If you want more protein to show up in your macros per day it can be an enjoyable or sneaky way to obtain it without chicken, seafood, milk, eggs, etc sources of protein (although it may not be the only or most efficient way to go about it).
I think of it as a fat with a protein bonus.6 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »28 g roasted chicken breast 8.3g protein
28g regular creamy peanut butter 7 g protein
Why is peanut butter not a good source of protein?
The calories? Other qualities?
Please explain why it is not a good protein choice and what inexpensive, readily available, shelf stable foods would be better choices?Can we please let to rest the notion that peanut butter is a good source of protein? It's not.
Okay, humor me guys.
Clarification on behalf of all: it is A source of protein; not necessarily THE BEST source of protein. Its a plus side to eating a tasty food you like or wouldnt traditionally allow yourself.
If you want more protein to show up in your macros per day it can be an enjoyable or sneaky way to obtain it without chicken, seafood, milk, eggs, etc sources of protein (although it may not be the only or most efficient way to go about it).
I think of it as a fat with a protein bonus.
And I think that's a fabulous way to, the fat is actually the reason I dont eat peanut butter ever Dx too had to balance that fat content with my normal daily diet...:c0 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »28 g roasted chicken breast 8.3g protein
28g regular creamy peanut butter 7 g protein
Why is peanut butter not a good source of protein?
The calories? Other qualities?
Please explain why it is not a good protein choice and what inexpensive, readily available, shelf stable foods would be better choices?Can we please let to rest the notion that peanut butter is a good source of protein? It's not.
Okay, humor me guys.
Clarification on behalf of all: it is A source of protein; not necessarily THE BEST source of protein. Its a plus side to eating a tasty food you like or wouldnt traditionally allow yourself.
If you want more protein to show up in your macros per day it can be an enjoyable or sneaky way to obtain it without chicken, seafood, milk, eggs, etc sources of protein (although it may not be the only or most efficient way to go about it).
I think of it as a fat with a protein bonus.
And I think that's a fabulous way to, the fat is actually the reason I dont eat peanut butter ever Dx too had to balance that fat content with my normal daily diet...:c
Same. Hard to hit my fat macro if I'm using PB. I rarely eat PB.
And I tried PB2. Blech.
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quiksylver296 wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »28 g roasted chicken breast 8.3g protein
28g regular creamy peanut butter 7 g protein
Why is peanut butter not a good source of protein?
The calories? Other qualities?
Please explain why it is not a good protein choice and what inexpensive, readily available, shelf stable foods would be better choices?Can we please let to rest the notion that peanut butter is a good source of protein? It's not.
Okay, humor me guys.
Clarification on behalf of all: it is A source of protein; not necessarily THE BEST source of protein. Its a plus side to eating a tasty food you like or wouldnt traditionally allow yourself.
If you want more protein to show up in your macros per day it can be an enjoyable or sneaky way to obtain it without chicken, seafood, milk, eggs, etc sources of protein (although it may not be the only or most efficient way to go about it).
I think of it as a fat with a protein bonus.
And I think that's a fabulous way to, the fat is actually the reason I dont eat peanut butter ever Dx too had to balance that fat content with my normal daily diet...:c
Same. Hard to hit my fat macro if I'm using PB. I rarely eat PB.
And I tried PB2. Blech.
you didn't like PB2?! I was super impressed with it! I get the chocolate kind and put it on chocolate rice cakes for a "fix". so good.1
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