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Is peanut butter a good source of protein? Nutrition
experts explain.
[1] Protein is the macronutrient du jour. Discussions about
nutrition online as of late are all about making sure you're
consuming enough protein every day.
[2] The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for
protein is currently 0.36 grams of protein per pound,
according to Harvard Health, or about 54 grams daily for a
person who weighs 150 pounds.
[3] But diet experts are increasingly pushing for consuming
higher amounts of protein: upwards of 60 to 90 grams
daily. Registered dietitian Jamie Nadeau previously told
USA TODAY that she recommends getting "at least 20
grams of protein per meal for satiety," though she notes
everyone has different needs.
[4] To what extent can peanut butter help you reach those
goals? Nutrition experts explain.
[5] A two-tablespoon serving of peanut butter contains
about 7 grams of protein, according to the U.S.
Department of Agriculture's (USDA) food database.
[6] That doesn't mean you shouldn't eat peanut butter -
experts say it just means peanut butter is meant to be a
small part of more well-rounded meals. Thomason
suggests pairing a serving of peanut butter with a carb,
protein and a fruit or vegetable. Some favorite combos
include peanut butter and an apple, peanut butter and
banana toast and a smoothie or oatmeal with peanut
butter.
[7] "Those things are going to help you balance it out and
not feel like it's easy to overeat,"she says.
[8] To hit that recommended 20-gram goal, you'd have to
eat about 6 tablespoons - nearly three servings of peanut
butter - which amounts to nearly 600 calories. While
experts say eating more than the serving size isn't harmful,
per se, there are much easier (and less calorie-dense)
food options to get more protein.
(Adapted from https://www.usatoday.com)
