Peanut butter is made from peanuts, but does that mean that it’s as healthy to eat as peanuts? And what are the health benefits of peanuts, anyway? Peanut butter and peanuts have similar nutrition stats, with peanuts slightly edging out peanut butter in terms of being slightly lower in calories, fat, and carbs. In addition, it can be easier to monitor portion control of peanuts compared to peanut butter. Eating [...]
What is Nut Butter?
Nut butter is a staple that most of us have in our pantries. You can use nut butter in cooking, baking, and on its own as a quick protein source. Nut butter is also kid-friendly! But what IS nut butter? Nut butter is a high-fat paste made from grinding up nuts. Pretty simple, right? Well, there’s a bit more to it than that! We’ll go into what nut butter is in more detail below! What is nut butter? Nut [...]
Which Nut Butters Are the Best for People With Allergies?
If you or someone you love has a food allergy, you’re no stranger to reading food labels to ensure your (or their) safety. When it comes to nut butters, it's especially important to do your research since tree nut and peanut allergies are among the most common food allergies. Are there any nut butters that are safe for people with allergies? It turns out there are several options (primarily seed butters) free of [...]
Are Nut Butters Gluten-Free?
If you’re on a gluten-free diet, you’re probably already used to scanning food labels to ensure they’re gluten-free. Even if you’re not on a gluten-free diet, you’ve probably heard a lot about gluten and diets that avoid it, which might have piqued your curiosity about what gluten is and why some people avoid it. Nut butters are generally gluten-free as long as they don’t have added ingredients not normally found in nut [...]
Which Nut Butters Have the Least Fiber?
Most people don’t get enough fiber in their diet, which can lead to digestive issues and impact other areas of your health over time. On the other hand, you might be told to temporarily limit your fiber intake for certain health conditions like digestive disorders. Whether you want to choose low-fiber nut butters or avoid them, do you know which ones contain the least fiber? Watermelon seed butter, pine nut butter, [...]
Which Nut Butter Has the Fewest Calories?
Nut butter is generally considered a higher-calorie food - especially since the serving size is only two tablespoons! Some nut and seed butters are lower in calories compared to the majority of the others. Pistachio butter is the lowest-calorie true nut butter, while watermelon seed butter is the lowest-calorie seed butter. What other nut & seed butters have the fewest calories? Let’s find out! Calories in nut [...]
