{"id":164304,"date":"2022-12-01T10:19:55","date_gmt":"2022-12-01T10:19:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=164304"},"modified":"2026-03-02T11:34:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T11:34:34","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-peanut-butter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-peanut-butter\/","title":{"rendered":"Peanut Butter: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects By Dr. Rajeev Singh"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Peanut Butter<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Peanut Butter<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Peanut Butter for Overall Health<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Peanut Butter?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Peanut Butter<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Peanut Butter<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nNowadays, people who are opting for healthier foods are looking for alternative healthy food items. Peanut butter is one of the best sources of proteins and is directly used as butter on the bread slice can be the best healthier food alternative. Peanut butter, as the name itself, suggests butter made out of peanuts. The scientific name of peanuts is Arachis hypogea,<\/em> and it is a legume belonging to the family Fabaceae.<\/em> Peanut butter was created by a physician in the 1890s as a protein substitute for people with bad teeth. Gradually, the American originated peanut butter became popular all over Europe and Asia. Now, it is consumed all over the world1<\/a><\/sup>. Peanut is considered to be a health nut. Let us look at its nutritional content and potential health benefits in the following sections.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>Nutritional Value of Peanut Butter<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u00a0The nutrients present in peanut butter are as follows:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Energy: <\/strong>632kcal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Carbohydrates:<\/strong> 22.7g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein:<\/strong> 24g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fibre:<\/strong> 6.3g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fats: <\/strong>49.4g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Magnesium:<\/strong> 193mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Zinc:<\/strong> 3.06mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium:<\/strong> 50mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Phosphorous:<\/strong> 393mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Manganese: <\/strong>1.68mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sodium:<\/strong> 221mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium:<\/strong> 654mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Selenium:<\/strong> 20.2\u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Copper:<\/strong> 0.54mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron:<\/strong> 1.85mg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Vitamins present in peanut butter:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Vitamin B1 (thiamin)<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B3 (niacin)<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B7 (biotin)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)2<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Some bioactive compounds known as isoflavones are present in peanut butter such as daidzein, daidzin, glycitin, genistin and genistein 2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Peanut butter is packed with vitamin E, which is essential for maintaining healthy skin. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that helps protect the skin from damaging free radicals and keeps it looking young and fresh. Additionally, peanut butter contains healthy fats and protein that can help promote skin regeneration and improve overall skin health 5<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\nDr. Siddharth Gupta, B.A.M.S, M.D (Ayu)<\/a><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Peanut Butter<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Peanut butter might have the following properties:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It might lower blood sugar levels\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might lower blood cholesterol levels\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might be helpful against cancer\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might fight against malnutrition\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might act as an anti-inflammatory\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might help against heart diseases 1<\/a>,4<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Peanut Butter for Overall Health<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><\/div>