2 Does peanut butter make you fat? Peanut butter is high in calories. A spoonful of peanut butter contains 9 grams of fat, but these fats are basically unsaturated fat, which will not cause the body to gain weight. In addition to unsaturated fatty acids, peanut butter also contains protein, vitamin E and dietary fiber, which are essential nutrients for human body, and the content is relatively high, so it is very beneficial to health.
On the other hand, although peanut butter is high in calories and fat, it can obviously increase satiety. We only need to eat a teaspoon to feel that our stomachs are obviously full, so that we won't have a strong appetite for other foods, which virtually reduces the intake of other high-calorie foods and can control our weight to a certain extent. So eating peanut butter in moderation will not lead to obesity.
3 How much peanut butter to eat at a time According to modern nutrition research, eating two spoonfuls of peanut butter every day can meet the nutrition needed for daily activities without worrying about getting fat.