peanut butter
I have a question regarding the protein content of peanut butter. I know it says peanut butter is high in protein on the label, but is this kind of protein absorbable? I've read different literature on this topic and there seems to be some dispute. Does anyone know if peanut butter should be included as a source of protein, or should it count as fat only?
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10-13-2003, 05:12 PM #1
peanut butter
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10-13-2003, 05:44 PM #2D.C. in training
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Only protein from dairy, meat(all kinds), and eggs are complete(useable for muscle building). Proteins from plants and nuts are incomplete. I don't count incomplete protein, because I would rather over than undershoot.
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10-13-2003, 06:14 PM #3Registered User
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Re: peanut butter
i eat PB for the fats it has, but i do count the protein in it.Originally posted by mitz
I have a question regarding the protein content of peanut butter. I know it says peanut butter is high in protein on the label, but is this kind of protein absorbable? I've read different literature on this topic and there seems to be some dispute. Does anyone know if peanut butter should be included as a source of protein, or should it count as fat only?
yes, it is an incomplete protein, but assuming you are eating a large enough variety of foods, then you will eat a different source of food that will make the protein from the PB a complete protein.
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10-13-2003, 07:59 PM #4Avant Labs Rep.
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PB for that fats, but I count the protein definatly.
Although it by itself may be incomplete the chances that I am eating it with a complete protein are very good. To the best of my knowledge the coupling of the two work in this such formula:
Complete Protein Source + Incomplete Protein Source = Complete.
If I am wrong, please correct me.
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10-14-2003, 03:58 AM #5Registered User
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well, yeah.... the complete protein source alone makes it complete. its more like this:Originally posted by Stay Puft
Complete Protein Source + Incomplete Protein Source = Complete.
If I am wrong, please correct me.
incomplete + imcomplete = complete
(even though it sometimes depends on where the incomplete's come from)
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10-14-2003, 05:57 AM #6D.C. in training
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I always try to eat a complementary food, to complete it, but I dont' count them in an effort to get extra protein. Just what I do.
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