peanuts as a source of protein

daboyfergie · 26-02-2008 5:07pm #1

are peanuts a good source of protein?or is their calorie count too high? Or are they ok in moderation?

siochain · 26-02-2008 5:50pm

Depends on your over all diet, peanuts are high in (good) fat so in you average punters diet they should be in moderation. If your diet is bang on and your active then have plenty.

For an even better good fat ratio you could try walnuts or almonds.

Personally I find them (walnuts & almonds) great for between meals snacks.

cavanmaniac · 26-02-2008 5:54pm

And just in case, you should be going for the unsalted, ones not the ones you get in pubs - definitely not the healthy option!

diegowhite · 26-02-2008 7:32pm

peanuts are an incomplete protein source, more info on it here: http://www.bodyforlife2.com/incompletprotein.htm
you can mix it with rice to make it complete

nibble · 26-02-2008 8:51pm

diegowhite wrote: »

peanuts are an incomplete protein source, more info on it here: http://www.bodyforlife2.com/incompletprotein.htm
you can mix it with rice to make it complete

All plant sources (except soy) are "incomplete" sources of protein i.e. they don't contain all the essential amino acids, but he's not suggesting that PB would be his only source of protein obviously, so it doesn't matter.

rubadub · 27-02-2008 6:12am

Anybody ever get defatted peanut powder?

Weird site this. seems like supplies for peoples bombshelters! you can get a years supply of food for $390,
https://www.usaemergencysupply.com/food_storage/powdered_peanut_butter.htm

peanuts as a source of protein

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