Also known as cream or peanut butter, this paste is made from roasted foods that have been dried and ground. Therefore, this product has variations, which over time became popular among Brazilian consumers, but also caused doubts in many people. After all, is whole peanut butter healthier than regular peanut butter?
What is whole peanut butter?
Carlos Basuardo, a nutritionist at Clinica MedScalp, explains that it depends on the patient’s dietary plan.
“Whole grain paste is pure peanuts, so it contains very few carbohydrates and can be included in this nutrient-restricted plan. Since it’s just peanuts, it doesn’t contain sweeteners or other nutrients. Nutrient-added pastes may contain sugar, palatinose, honey, whey, or other types of foods. These are adapted according to the nutritional plan suggestions,” he says.
As you can see, both models are based on peanuts. It is a highly nutritious legume with an enviable vitamin profile and high amounts of vegetable protein, which makes up about 25-30% of its content.
“The difference between one whole grain brand and another is the level of creaminess and the presence or absence of granulated peanuts. Other peanut butters contain additional ingredients, making them great for people looking for a little more flavor or for those who don’t like the 100% whole grain option,” Basuardo added.
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