Sysco is a distributor of Sunland peanut butter. Since 1988, Sunland has been manufacturing peanut butter from Valencia peanuts -- a peanut unique to the high plains of New Mexico and Texas. From peanut butter sandwiches, peanut butter cookies to an ingredient in protein shakes, peanut butter is a versatile and nutritious food.
Valencia Peanuts
Valencia peanuts have a natural sweetness and buttery texture. Valencia peanuts grow with three to five kernels in each shell. Although called nuts, peanuts are actually a legume -- related to peas and beans, rather than tree nuts. Unlike most legumes, peanuts grow beneath the ground.
Calories and Carbohydrates
A 2 tbsp. serving of Sunland peanut butter has 200 calories. Of these, 144 calories come from fat. This serving contains 6 g of carbohydrates, 3 g come from sugar and 2 g from fiber. Adequate carbohydrate intake is important as this provides fuel for your body. Your daily carbohydrate intake should be around 130 g of carbohydrates. Fiber intake should be approximately 25 g for women and 31 g for men.
Fat and Protein
One serving of Sunland peanut butter contains 16 g of fat, of these 3 g are saturated fats. The U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 recommends that less then 10 percent of your calories come from saturated fats. One serving of Sunland peanut butter contains 7 g of protein. Protein is a building block for all your cells. The daily recommended protein intake is 46 g for women and 56 g for men.
Sodium
Sysco peanut butter also contains 140 mg of sodium per serving. This is not a significant source of sodium. You should aim to consume less than 2,300 mg of sodium to keep your blood pressure regulated.
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