Description
Peanut butter is a food paste or spread made from ground, dry-roasted peanuts. It commonly contains additional ingredients that modify the taste or texture, such as salt,Peanut butter is consumed in many countries.
Peanut butter provides a good amount of protein, along with essential vitamins and minerals, such as magnesium, potassium, and zinc. Most notably, each 2-tablespoon (tbsp) serving of smooth peanut butter provides the following nutrients, minerals, and vitamins: Protein.
Eating peanut butter in moderation and as part of an overall healthful diet may provide the following benefits:
- Weight loss.
- Boosting heart health.
- Bodybuilding.
- Managing blood sugar levels.
- Reducing the risk of breast disease.
Peanuts are an excellent source of plant-based protein, offering 25.8 g per 100 g of peanuts, or around half of a person's daily protein needs. The recommended daily allowance (RDA) for protein in adults is: 46 g for women. 56 g for men.