Peanut butter nutrition

[WaughFitness]

Would this peanut butter be classified as healthy (No trans fat)?

Gluten Free
Yeast Free
Dairy Free
Wheat Free
Amazing Taste
Suitable for vegans and vegetarians
Smooth texture makes it ideal for bread and crackers

Product Information
Energy 579kcal
Energy 2402kj
Protein 29.6g
Carbohydrates 11.6g
Of which sugars 5.9g
Fat 46g
Of which Saturates 8.2g
Fibre 8.5g
Sodium 0.4g

Ingredients:

Peanuts Whole Skin On (100%). Produce of more than one country. Suitable for Vegetarians and vegans.

[gbullock32]

Would this peanut butter be classified as healthy (No trans fat)?

'Healthy' is relative to your whole diet and lifestyle, not one food item out of context.

It could be classed as 'minimally processed' I suppose.

[WaughFitness]

'Healthy' is relative to your whole diet and lifestyle, not one food item out of context.

It could be classed as 'minimally processed' I suppose.

I was hoping to consume PB in a healthy manner which would be part of my daily calories and fat in take. There was a lot of peanut butter out there and i just wanted to ensure i was purchasing one that didn't have bad fats.

[gbullock32]

I was hoping to consume PB in a healthy manner which would be part of my daily calories and fat in take. There was a lot of peanut butter out there and i just wanted to ensure i was purchasing one that didn't have bad fats.

Outside of industrial (man made) trans fat, there really isn't any 'bad' fat so just go with whatever peanut butter you like.

Usually get PB&Co myself for the taste, and either Skippy Natural or just store brand natural no stir for regular old peanut butter.

[TheFugitive]

OP, good read

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/is-p...butter-healthy

[mike33511]

Gluten Free
Yeast Free
Dairy Free
Wheat Free
Amazing Taste
Suitable for vegans and vegetarians

No peanut butter would ever have any of these things. All peanut butters are suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

Let me guess: this peanut butter is a bit pricier than other kinds, right? I'm sure you can find a brand that is less expensive and gives you the same exact product.

[jphansen]

Peanut butter's just peanuts and a little salt + sugar. Natural peanut butter just peanuts and salt. Both are great, assuming they aren't piling more calories on than you want, which is easy to do with peanut butter.

No need to get into the "dairy free gluten free cholesterol free" talk. Obviously it's not dairy, gluten's from wheat, and cholesterol's from animals.

[rhadam]

I was hoping to consume PB in a healthy manner which would be part of my daily calories and fat in take. There was a lot of peanut butter out there and i just wanted to ensure i was purchasing one that didn't have bad fats.

The only thing that can be considered "bad" would be industrial trans fats. Naturally occurring trans fats or saturated fat isn't bad. And even some industrial trans fat here and there isn't going to kill you. In dieting, moderation is key.