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No, peanut butter is not a protein, but it is made of proteins (and other types of molecules). The question is somewhat like asking whether a car is a tire. Cars and tires aren't equivalent, just like peanut butter and protein aren't equivalent; cars have tires, just like peanut butter has protein.
Peanut butter is made by mashing up peanuts, and peanuts are predominantly made of protein, fats, carbohydrates, and water. Cars are made by, well, you get the point... All that said, if you are asking whether peanut butter contains lots of protein, then that's another matter altogether. To answer that question accurately, you'd have to specify what qualifies as "lots of protein". But the general consensus is that peanuts (and therefore peanut butter) have a reasonably high amount of protein in them.
A similar question would be whether peanut butter is a good source of protein. The answer might be of particular value to vegetarians and the like, whose predominant source of protein is from non-meat food items. While peanut butter arguably contains a relatively high amount of protein, some might consider it a poor protein source. Some argue that to consume enough peanut butter to satisfy one's recommended protein intake would require the consumption of a large amount of fat (since in addition to containing lots of protein, peanuts also contain lots of fat). Like most foods, moderation is key.
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∙ 15y agoYes Penut butter has protein. It has rather alot of protein from obviously the peanuts in it. Most Nuts are high in protein to my knowledge
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∙ 12y agoYes, peanut butter is a good source of protein, there are close to 8g of protein in 2 tbsp.
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∙ 14y agoNo, although you can combine with other incomplete proteins to achieve all 9 amino acids required to be a protein.
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∙ 14y agoPeanut butter is a great source of protein. For other non-meat sources of protein, try nut butters (like almond butter and sunflower seed butter), lentils, and beans.
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∙ 12y agoPeanut butter is extremely rich in protein. Vegetarians often eat a lot of this because of that fact alone. Two tablespoons of peanut butter contain 8 grams of protein.
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Does an apple with peanut butter contain carbohydrates, protein, or fat?
Simply put, yes. Peanut butter alone contains substantial amounts of protein and fat and some carbohydrates.
What group does peanut butter belongs in the food pyramid?
Peanuts are high in protein so they fit into the 'meats/protein alternatives' group. Look for peanut butter made with only peanuts. Peanut butters with added ingredients tend to contain fats and oils which are unhealthy.
Does peanut butter have proteens?
Yes, peanut butter is a good source of protein.
Does peanut butter have protein?
Yes, it does
Is peanut butter a oil?
Peanut butter is not an oil, but it does contain oil. It contains peanut oil, of course.
Is peanut butter good for sperm?
Yes, peanut butter is good for sperm. It is high in protein.
You are fati am on diet can you eat peanuts.?
yes offcourse you can have peanuts....but not any kind of peanut butter or cream..... peanuts contain high protein....no fat.... but peanut butter and peanut cream contains proteins and also high amount of fat...
Is 1gram of peanut butter equal to 1 gram of protein?
No, of course not. That would mean you were consuming pure protein when you eat peanut butter.
Is peanut butter cups bad for you?
No, peanut butter is good for you. It is high in Protein and most people do not get enough protein in there meals everyday.
Is peanut butter a protein foods or empty calories?
There are different types of peanut butter. Natural peanut butter is considered a good source of protein and healthy oils/fats. The commercial brands of peanut butter have added sugars and fats, which make them less healthy.
Does a butterfinger candy bar contain peanut butter?
Yes. They contain peanut butter.
What does peanut butter give us?
Protein
