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Article: For Nut Butters That Are Better, Beware Added Oil, Sugar.(evaluation)
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- Environmental Nutrition
- Article date:
- May 1, 2001
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Aaah, peanut butter, that favorite of children and adults alike. You can't beat it for satisfying a hungry stomach on a tight budget. But what if you're allergic to peanuts? Or just plain tired of peanut butter? Good news. There are other nut (or seed) butters. Though, like peanut butter, they are high in fat, it's mostly monounsaturated fat that's heart-healthy.
Nutrition Comparison of Nut and Seed Butters
(Nut butters are ranked according to total fat content, from
least to most. Serving size is two tablespoons.)
[check] = EN's Picks. Picks contain no more than 16 grams of total
fat, 3 grams of saturated fat, 200 calories, 180 milligrams of sodium
and no ...