How much peanut butter is too much peanut butter??

Jordant107
Jordant107 Posts: 218 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I love the stuff...............................how much is too much?!? :)
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  • RonSwanson66
    RonSwanson66 Posts: 1,150 Member
    I love the stuff...............................how much is too much?!? :)

    The amount that puts you over your target caloric intake -- or puts you under your protein and/or carb goals for the day.
  • redcat17
    redcat17 Posts: 267 Member
    Pffft...no such thing as too much!
  • runfatmanrun
    runfatmanrun Posts: 1,090 Member
    For one sitting I would say a jar is too much. Realistically, I sometimes eat 4T a day, usually at least 2, but as long as I am under my cals for the day I don't care too much. They say it is healty fat so I figure there are worse things out there.
  • Jordant107
    Jordant107 Posts: 218 Member
    Pffft...no such thing as too much!
    Haha- great!! :)
  • Jordant107
    Jordant107 Posts: 218 Member
    For one sitting I would say a jar is too much. Realistically, I sometimes eat 4T a day, usually at least 2, but as long as I am under my cals for the day I don't care too much. They say it is healty fat so I figure there are worse things out there.
    Ok- I can deal with that!!
  • cominupmilhouse
    cominupmilhouse Posts: 257 Member
    I had to give up peanut butter :(

    I couldn't just have a tablespoon or two
  • Jordant107
    Jordant107 Posts: 218 Member
    I had to give up peanut butter :(
    Why...............?!?
    I couldn't just have a tablespoon or two
    You have one tablespoon and can't stop........................I have the same problem at times:)
  • neverstray
    neverstray Posts: 3,845 Member
    Your question is blasphemous.
  • tabulator32
    tabulator32 Posts: 701 Member
    See that spatter pattern on the counter and the floor? THAT is too much peanut butter.
  • Jordant107
    Jordant107 Posts: 218 Member
    See that spatter pattern on the counter and the floor? THAT is too much peanut butter.
    LOL!! :)
  • itsjustdawn
    itsjustdawn Posts: 1,073 Member
    Because I love apples and PB, I have up to 6T of Smuckers Natural with 2 apples. It's not everyday... or I'd be in trouble lol. I had someone look at my diary one day and ask if I'd made a mistake with my logging ;-)
  • kayleesays
    kayleesays Posts: 564 Member
    I stick with about 3-4 tablespoons a day because other than that, I'm just dooming myself to going over my calories or staying under and being hungry all day... heh. It is my favorite, though.
  • 73mamacita
    73mamacita Posts: 7 Member
    I love peanut butter especially with nutella.:love:
  • mevalentina
    mevalentina Posts: 362 Member
    I love peanut butter lots, but I find myself cheating on it lately with nutella :smokin: hope it can forgive me.
  • FrugalMomsRock75
    FrugalMomsRock75 Posts: 698 Member
    Pffft...no such thing as too much!
    I concur!

    I sometimes eat 6 TBSP a day... depending on my calories for that day, whether I skipped a meal because of errands or whatever. I make up most deficits with peanut butter because it's golden delicious heaven on a spoon...
  • Jessicaruby
    Jessicaruby Posts: 881 Member
    i LOVE pb!! I only eat natural pb though with no additives. i eat between 1-4tbsp a day as long as it fits my cals/macros...it keeps my cravings for sweets at bay and i feel like im indulging.
  • RonSwanson66
    RonSwanson66 Posts: 1,150 Member
    The only issue with peanut butter is that it can be problematic to track. What most people count a 2tbs is usually much more. (If you have a digital scale, weigh out what you believe to be 2tbs and compare it to the nutrition label --- you'll most likely find that it's more than you think).
  • gatecityradio
    gatecityradio Posts: 401 Member
    I love the stuff...............................how much is too much?!? :)

    The amount that puts you over your target caloric intake -- or puts you under your protein and/or carb goals for the day.

    This.
  • julialla
    julialla Posts: 232 Member
    I love peanut butter. I crave it more than ever when I work out. Yum!
  • FrugalMomsRock75
    FrugalMomsRock75 Posts: 698 Member
    The only issue with peanut butter is that it can be problematic to track. What most people count a 2tbs is usually much more. (If you have a digital scale, weigh out what you believe to be 2tbs and compare it to the nutrition label --- you'll most likely find that it's more than you think).
    I eat it right out of my measuring spoon... and then go back for more...I even double dip because hey--it's my jar of peanut butter. Touch it, and you may lose a finger. It's MY YUMMY!
  • Jordant107
    Jordant107 Posts: 218 Member
    I even double dip because hey--it's my jar of peanut butter. Touch it, and you may lose a finger. It's MY YUMMY!
    Haha- I'm with you here!! :)
  • sortin
    sortin Posts: 78 Member
    The only issue with peanut butter is that it can be problematic to track. What most people count a 2tbs is usually much more. (If you have a digital scale, weigh out what you believe to be 2tbs and compare it to the nutrition label --- you'll most likely find that it's more than you think).
    I make peanut butter sandwiches with 2tbs and it's just slightly less than I would normally want to use.
  • Sunscreenandsweat
    Sunscreenandsweat Posts: 190 Member
    The limit does not exist.
  • missxjuicy
    missxjuicy Posts: 205 Member
    I stick to one or 2 a day. Im not a beast anymore lol. Besides you only really need one 2 make a samich. :smile: Why eat out of a jar???

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  • Jordant107
    Jordant107 Posts: 218 Member
    Why eat out of a jar???
    Cause it is SOOOOOO good!!! :)
  • RonSwanson66
    RonSwanson66 Posts: 1,150 Member
    Why eat out of a jar???
    Cause it is SOOOOOO good!!! :)

    Also easier to track.

    Weight the jar before chowing down. Then weigh it when you're done. You'll know exactly how much you ate.

    (That's my story and I'm sticking to it).
  • NeverEverEasy
    NeverEverEasy Posts: 28 Member
    I love peanut butter especially with nutella.:love:


    This! ^^^ Yumm!!
  • NeverEverEasy
    NeverEverEasy Posts: 28 Member
    I usually have 1 or 2T a day. I love it on apples, bell peppers, celery and espeically %100 whole wheat tortillas.
  • Jordant107
    Jordant107 Posts: 218 Member
    Why eat out of a jar???
    Cause it is SOOOOOO good!!! :)

    Also easier to track.

    Weight the jar before chowing down. Then weigh it when you're done. You'll know exactly how much you ate.

    (That's my story and I'm sticking to it).
    I've never thought to do that- I'll keep it in mind!! Thanks!!
  • Jordant107
    Jordant107 Posts: 218 Member
    I love it on apples
    How do you do that.......................just smear it across the outside, or do you cut up the apple and put peanut butter onto each slice??
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