Lipids, more commonly referred to in the cooking world as fats and oils, do not contain significant amounts of carbohydrates, sugar, fiber, or protein, aside from occasional trace elements. For example, here's a breakdown of the protein content found in popular cooking fats and oils: Butter and bacon fat are the only two containing trace amounts, and even that sometimes varies by brand. So, why does cooking oil have no [...]
Which Nut Butters Have the Most Fiber?
Fiber is important for your digestive health, heart health, and can even impact your blood sugar levels. Unfortunately, most Americans fall short of the recommended fiber intake of 25-30 grams per day. How can you meet your fiber goals? By choosing fiber-rich foods, of course! Chia seed butter, flaxseed butter, and tiger nut butter are among the highest-fiber nut- and seed butters and can easily help you get enough fiber in [...]
Which Nut Butter Has the Most Carbs?
Nut butter usually isn’t a significant source of carbs, but there are always exceptions! Which nut butter contains the most carbs? Nutella (chocolate hazelnut spread), reduced-fat peanut butter, and granola butter (not really nut butter - but we’ll explain why it’s on this list) have the most carbs compared to many other types of nut and seed butters. We’ll review a total of seven nut and seed butters with the most carbs [...]
Is Milk Gluten-Free?
The gluten-free diet trend has gained a lot of popularity in recent years, which might leave you questioning which common foods and drinks contain gluten. Milk (cow’s milk and other mammal milk) is gluten-free, and the vast majority of non-dairy milk alternatives are also gluten-free. The exceptions to this are barley milk and spelt milk, which contain gluten. We’ll explain all things related to milk and a gluten-free [...]
Soy Nut Butter vs Peanut Butter: The Ultimate Verdict
Peanut butter is an American staple for sandwiches, snacks, and more, but have you ever heard of soy nut butter? Some say it’s the closest thing to peanut butter. Let’s find out how they compare to decide on the ultimate nut butter! Comparing soy nut butter vs peanut butter Soy nut butterPeanut butterReduced-fat peanut butter (Jif brand)TasteSomewhat stale, slightly sweetNutty, slightly sweetMild peanut flavor, [...]
High-Protein Nut Butter vs Peanut Butter: Which is Better?
High-protein nut butter takes the goodness of traditional nut butters and supercharges it with an extra protein punch. But how does it compare to the beloved classic, peanut butter? In this article, I'll explore the ins and outs of both high-protein nut butter and peanut butter, so you can make a decision about which one best suits your needs. Comparing high-protein nut butter vs peanut butter High-protein nut [...]
