Natural peanut butter is a budget protein powerhouse. In large cohorts, regular peanut eaters show the same reduced cardiovascular risk as tree-nut eaters.
Meat & Poultry
Chicken Breast
165 kcal31 g protein
FOOD PROFILE
Peanut Butter
588kcalCalories
25.1gProtein
20gCarbs
50gFat
6gFiber
What the research says
Nut Consumption and Risk of Total and Cause-Specific Mortality
People who ate nuts seven or more times per week had a 20% lower death rate over three decades of follow-up than those who never ate nuts.
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g, edible portion · values per 100 g
Calories
588
| Total Fat | 50 g |
|---|---|
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g |
| Sodium | 17 mg |
| Potassium | 649 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6 g |
| Total Sugars | 9.2 g |
| Protein | 25.1 g |
Niacin, vitamin E, magnesium (natural, unsalted)
Glycemic index: 14
Source: USDA FoodData Central (approx.)