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| About Peanut Butter |
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Peanut Butter Nutrient Analysis
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Nutrient |
Importance |
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Calories |
Energy! |
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Protein |
Needed to repair body tissues and develop new ones, to maintain fluid levels and to make antibodies which ward off disease and infection. |
| Fiber |
Fiber reduces the risk of some types of cancer, helps control blood sugar levels and may help reduce the level of cholesterol in your blood. |
Total Fat
unsaturated
saturated
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Most concentrated source of energy in the diet. Carries fat soluble vitamins such as A, D and E and helps maintain healthy skin. |
| Vitamin E |
Vital antioxidant which protects Vitamin A and body's cells and tissues from damage. Important for the immune system. May aid in the prevention of tumor growth. |
| Niacin |
Important in the release of energy from the food we eat and the maintenance of healthy skin, the nervous system and the digestive tract. |
| Folate |
Important for the development of new cells, particularly during growth and pregnancy. |
| Vitamin B6 |
Makes and breaks down proteins and makes red blood cells used to transport oxygen in the body. |
| Thiamin (B1) |
Needed to ensure normal functioning of the nervous system, appetite and digestion. |
| Riboflavin (B2) |
Releases energy from the food we eat, helps skin stay healthy and assists in the normal functioning of the eyes. |
| Magnesium |
Important in the building of bones and teeth, creation of protein, transmission of nerve impulses and maintenance of body temperature. |
| Phosphorus |
Component of all soft tissues. Fundamental to growth and maintenance of bones and teeth. |
| Copper |
Important to the formation of hemoglobin, health of bones, blood vessels and nerves |
| Potassium |
Needed to ensure the body's water balance and create protein. Helps release energy from nutrients. Aids in nerve impulse transmission. |
| Iron |
Aids in the transport and distribution of oxygen in the body's cells. |
| Zinc |
Aids in the formation of protein, wound healing, blood formation, taste perception, appetite, and night vision. |
| Calcium |
Needed for the development and maintenance of healthy bones and teeth. |
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