Description
Peanut butter is a type of spread that is made from ground peanuts. It is a popular ingredient in many dishes, including sandwiches, smoothies, and energy bars. Peanut butter is also a good source of many important nutrients, making it a valuable addition to a healthy diet.
One of the biggest benefits of peanut butter is that it is a good source of protein. Protein is an essential nutrient that is important for maintaining strong muscles, bones, and connective tissue. Peanut butter is also a good source of vitamins B6 and E, as well as niacin and folate. Additionally, peanut butter is a good source of magnesium, which is important for maintaining healthy blood pressure and heart function.
One potential drawback of peanut butter is that it can be high in fat, particularly saturated fat. Consuming too much saturated fat can increase your risk of heart disease and other health problems. Additionally, some brands of peanut butter can be high in sugar and sodium, which can contribute to high blood pressure and other health problems.
Overall, peanut butter is a nutritious and delicious food that offers many health benefits. While it is high in fat and some brands can be high in sugar and sodium, it can still be a healthy choice when consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet. It is important to choose brands of peanut butter that are low in sugar and sodium and to read the ingredient labels carefully to check for added sugars and other potentially harmful ingredients.
Peanut butter is a food in the "Legumes" category and it is high in fats. It is a food with a high energy density: 100g provide about 29% of the recommended daily energy intake. Peanut butter as a high content of , which is why its daily consumption should be limited. Peanut butter is rich in minerals and vitamins. The most present mineral is Potassium (K) and in 100g it contains enough Selenium (Se) to provide 73% of the daily requirement. The most common vitamin is Niacin (B3) and in 100g it contains enough Niacin (B3) to provide 82% of the daily requirement.
Glycemic Index: 15/100 (low)
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Nutrition Facts (100g)
| | RDA |
|---|
| Energy |
588 kcal
2460 kJ |
29% |
| Water |
1.55 g
2 ml |
0% |
| Protein |
21.9 g |
44% |
| Carbohydrate |
24 g |
9% |
| Sugars |
6.5 g |
13% |
| Starch |
4.57 g |
|
| Fiber |
5.7 g |
20% |
| Fat |
49.5 g |
63% |
| Saturated 2 |
9.52 g |
(of recommended max) 48% |
| Monounsatured |
20.7 g |
52% |
| Polyunsatured |
11.3 g |
57% |
2 A maximum of 20g of saturated fat per day is recommended
Minerals
| Calcium (Ca) |
54 mg |
4% |
| Iron (Fe) |
2 mg |
11% |
| Magnesium (Mg) |
179 mg |
43% |
| Phosphorus (P) |
335 mg |
27% |
| Potassium (K) |
592 mg |
13% |
| Sodium (Na) |
476 mg |
21% |
| Zinc (Zn) |
2.67 mg |
24% |
| Copper (Cu) |
0.571 mg |
63% |
| Manganese (Mn) |
1.36 mg |
59% |
| Selenium (Se) |
0.0404 mg |
73% |
| Fluoride (F) |
0.0031 mg |
0% |
Vitamins
| Thiamin (B1) |
0.107 mg |
9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) |
0.105 mg |
8% |
| Niacin (B3) |
13.2 mg |
83% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) |
1.04 mg |
21% |
| Pyridoxine (B6) |
0.551 mg |
32% |
| Folate (B9) |
0.035 mg |
9% |
| Vitamin E |
5.94 mg |
40% |
Amino acids
| Arginine |
2.73 g |
|
| Histidine |
0.55 g |
79% |
| Lysine |
0.672 g |
32% |
| Aspartic acid |
3.02 g |
|
| Glutamic acid |
5.03 g |
|
| Serine |
1.46 g |
|
| Threonine |
0.518 g |
49% |
| Glutamine |
0.57 g |
|
| Cysteine |
0.226 g |
|
| Glycine |
1.42 g |
|
| Proline |
1.39 g |
|
| Alanine |
0.905 g |
|
| Isoleucine |
0.608 g |
43% |
| Leucine |
1.53 g |
56% |
| Methionine |
0.262 g |
25% |
| Phenylalanine |
1.19 g |
68% |
| Tryptophan |
0.228 g |
81% |
| Tyrosine |
0.819 g |
|
| Valine |
0.773 g |
42% |
Data analysis
Macronutrients relative proportion
This graph shows the relative percentage of each macronutrient in relation to the one most present. Peanut butter is high in fats.
⬤ Carbohydrates: 25.2%
⬤ Fats: 51.9%
⬤ Proteins: 23%
Vitamins relative proportion
This graph shows the percentage of each vitamin in relation to the one most present. The most abundant vitamin is Niacin (B3). Niacin (B3) is a water soluble vitamin. This means that it is easily absorbed by the body and any excess is removed. Niacin (B3) helps maintain healthy skin and nerves and it helps lower cholesterol levels.
This graph shows the amount of each vitamin (green area) in relation to the recommended daily intake (gray line).
Minerals relative proportion
This graph shows the percentage of each mineral in relation to the one most present. The most abundant mineral is Potassium (K). Potassium (K) is labeled as macromineral because the body needs it in high amount. Potassium (K) helps the body keep proper fluid balance, nerve transmission, and muscle contraction.
This graph shows the amount of each mineral (green area) in relation to the recommended daily intake (gray line).
Essential amino acids relative proportion
This graph shows the percentage of each essential amino acid in relation to the one most present. The most abundant aminoacid is Glutamic Acid.
This graph shows the amount of each essential amino acid (green area) in relation to the recommended daily intake (gray line).
