PB Make-Over?

So I recently watched the Today Show and saw this video of 'great' tips to cut calories.

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PB2 struck me the most because I am a HUGE almond butter fanatic - the stir kind and none of that hydrogenated sheningans. But PB is making a good return. Yes, many kids are allergic to it and yes it is a source of Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (PUFA) which can lead to inflammation with excess intake. But we do need it in a good ratio with Omega-3. But this is what the Peanut Institute had to say about peanut butter:

"Healthy Fats: Monounsaturated and Polyunsaturated Fat
When you think of healthy fats, you can think of peanuts, peanut butter, and peanut oil. That is because at least half of the fat in peanuts is heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, the kind found in olive oil and avocados. And over 30% is polyunsaturated fat; another good fat important in a healthy diet."

So the idea behind PB2 is the amount of fats taken out of this product. This is the comparison that the company makes:

Traditional	PB2
2 Tbsp – 190 calories	2 Tbsp – 45 calories
Calories from fat - 130	Calories from fat – 13
Saturated fat – 3 grams	Saturated fat – 0 grams

And this is the full profile:

PB2: Powdered Peanut Butter
Ingredients: Roasted peanuts, sugar and salt.

Serving size: 2 Tablespoons (12 grams)
Servings per container: 15
Amount per 2 Tablespoon serving (when mixed with water):  

Calories: 45
Calories from fat: 13

Value and (% Daily Value*)
Total fat 1.5 g (3%)
Saturated fat 0 g (0%)
Trans fat < 0.01 g
Cholesterol < 0.01 mg (0%)
Sodium 94 mg (4%)
Total carbohydrate 5 g (2%)
Dietary fiber 2 g (8%)
Sugars 1 g
Protein 5 g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.


So I did a little more comparison with another product on the shelf that has been around for decades. Laura Scudder's is a non-hydrogenated pb and this is their profile.



Ingredients:

ORGANIC ROASTED PEANUTS, CONTAINS 1% OR LESS OF SALT.

Disclosure Information:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 2 Tbsp (32g)
Servings Per Container About 14

Amount per Serving
Calories 210 Calories from Fat 150


% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g (25%)
Saturated Fat 2.5g (12%)
Trans Fat 0g
 

Cholesterol 0mg (0%)
 

Sodium 45mg (2%)
Total Carbohydrate 6g (2%)

Dietary Fiber 2g (9%)
Sugars 1g
Protein 7g


According different institutions world wide there are different recommendations in the amount PUFA that we should have (omega-3 and omega-6). WHO recommends 5-8% of Omega-6 (and 1-2% of Omega-3) of your daily energy intake. In my calculation based on 2000kcal, that would translate to 25-40g of Omega-6 that is needed. So looking back, PB2 would only provide 1.5g per serving while Laura Scudder would provide 16g.


Yes, you can probably eat more PB2 to get the same amount of calorie and essential fat but with Laura Scudder, it's a traditional. I certainly don't suggest eating the whole jar of either product nor do I promote excessive eating but peanut butter is definitely brought to a different level minus a lot of fat. I love my fat, in moderation. I rather have less processed foods and how do you suppose they took PB2 fat out? Which one would you choose? Choice C: Skippy the non-stir PB?