The Better Choice: Bread and Jam vs Bread and Peanut Butter

Category: Ultra.fit | Nutrition

Author: Shifa Fatima, MSc.

Medically Reviewed By: Dr. Apoorva T, MHM.

Last Reviewed: May 22, 2022


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The Better Choice Experiment

This experiment compares two common breakfast combinations to determine which option provides better blood sugar management and nutritional value.

Components Being Compared

1. Bread with Jam

A combination of bread and fruit-based jam spread.

2. Bread with Peanut Butter

A combination of bread and peanut butter spread.


Experiment Question

Which is the better choice: Bread with Jam OR Bread with Peanut Butter?


Experiment Answer

Winner: Bread with Peanut Butter

Rationale: Peanut butter has good fats and less carbs as compared to jam which is a fruit concentrate with sugar. Bread is high in GI too. So, the combination of peanut butter with bread has less glycemic load as compared to bread with jam.


Scientific Rationale

Understanding Bread

Bread can frequently be high in carbs, and loaded with void calories. Eliminating it completely is never a long-term option. Better choices can be essential for a great feast plan.

Benefits of Whole Grain Bread:

Understanding Peanut Butter

Peanuts are known to be low in carbohydrates, they do not affect weight and might also work to reduce weight in certain people.

Nutritional Profile of Peanut Butter

The following nutrition values are present in two tablespoons (32 grams) of peanut butter:

Nutrient Amount per 2 Tablespoons (32g)
Calories 188
Protein 7.7 grams
Total Carbohydrates 6.9 grams
Sugar 2.6 grams
Fiber 2.7 grams
Saturated Fat 2.4 grams
Unsaturated Fat 7.4 grams
Monounsaturated Fat 4.5 grams
Calcium 14 mg
Iron 0.6 mg
Magnesium 51 mg
Phosphorous 102 mg
Potassium 238 mg
Sodium 156 mg
Zinc 0.9 mg

Key Nutritional Advantages:

Related Reading

Also know about are peanuts good for diabetes.


Disclaimer

This website's content is provided only for educational reasons and is not meant to be a replacement for professional medical advice. Due to individual differences, the reader should contact their physician to decide whether the material is applicable to their case.


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