Tasty Bites: Choosing the Best Peanut Butter
Friday, February 19, 2010 at 7:00AM MAD21 By Candy (Steele the Day)
Even though peanuts are actually a legume and not a nut, they pack a punch in terms of nutrition. They are loaded with vitamins and minerals. Unfortunately, they also pack quite a few calories, and for peanut butter lovers, that can be a little discouraging. The good news is that a little peanut butter goes a long way on flavor.
If low-fat peanut butter is your usual choice for your diet’s sake, let’s take a closer look. The brand on the left is advertised as low-fat. It contains 12 grams of total fat and 2.5 grams of saturated fat. The brand on the right has 16 grams of total fat, and the same 2.5 grams of saturated fat. Either way, this is pretty caloric-dense food. One serving (2 Tbs) of the low fat variety has 190 calories and regular peanut butter has 200 calories per serving. What’s your choice? Lower fat?
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