I love LOVE love naturally creamy peanut butter. Love it with apples, bananas, tortillas, in my smoothies, in my oatmeal…Anytime. Next to dark chocolate, there is nothing better.
Recently, I was introduced to a new brand of peanut butter made by the company ZAP Products. This product is unique in that they have blended 10 Superfoods into the peanut butter- so the antioxidant value is 1,100 per serving! In each bite, you will get the natural flavor of the butter plus carrot, kale, spinach, beets, blueberries, strawberries…It’s a crazy concept, in my mind, the products that are being created now are amazing. Seriously, I could NOT taste the difference in this peanut butter in comparison to my normal brand of Trader Joe’s PB. My kids didn’t know the difference either. It is definitely a sneaky and creative way to get more veggies in your kids tummy’s without them knowing about it!
If we were to compare the peanut butters by calories and fat, the break down would look like this: (edited to add that has the ZAP products have more antioxidants, vitamins and minerals per serving than either of the other products)
Adam’s Natural PB to Bell Plantation PB2 to ZAP PRODUCTS ANTIOXIDANT PB
per 2 Tablespoons
Calories 210, 54, 190
Fat in grams: 16grams, 1.87 grams, 14 grams
8 grams of Protein, 5.64 grams, 8 grams
6 grams of Carbohydrates, 3.4 grams, 9 grams
Price for the ZAP Products is $15.95 for 4 12 ounce jars, versus $16 for 4 6 ounce jars for the PB2, and I can’t find a price for the Adam’s brand but at Trader Joe’s I spend $4 for one 12 ounce jar. It seems like the price comparison is not important as they are all fairly close in price.
As a mother of two small boys, my vote would be for the ZAP Products. As an athlete, I’d chose the PB2 based on calories and fat alone! However, neither of these products are sold at any stores near me, so online ordering will be an extra step in the process.
What’s your vote? Which peanut butter would you chose?
9 responses so far ↓
1 Lance // Sep 28, 2008 at 9:48 am
I LOVE natural peanut butter more! Or, at least I think I do – I eat a lot, probably too much… For me, my favorite is i the store brand at the grocery store near us. Cost is $2.25 for a 16 oz jar. As far as nutritional content, it is very similar to the Adams up above. One reason I like it is because of the price, but more than that, the taste. I love the way it tastes. I keep a jar at work all the time. One of my favorites (besides a spoonful as an afternoon snack) is to add to to either vanilla or strawberry yogurt. Some people in my family think that’s just plain weird, but I love they way it tastes mixed with the yogurt.
Anyway, three cheers for natural PB!!!
2 MizFit // Sep 28, 2008 at 11:09 am
Im PB2 but for the wrong reasons
not the nutrition comparison but the PORTABILITY!!
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3 Kai // Sep 28, 2008 at 2:16 pm
I love natural peanut butter too! And don’t get me started on the peanut butter/dark chocolate combo!!
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4 bobbi // Sep 28, 2008 at 3:10 pm
would love to try this Natural PB…there are just so many choices out there I never knew about. Great run this morning, was great to have you back in the game…less then one week and counting!!!
5 Kathleen Nemargut // Sep 29, 2008 at 1:04 am
I love PB2, I am awaiting the Chocolate PB2! I am also a big fan of Naturally More Peanut Butter http://www.naturallymore.com/ It is so good, great ingredients and you can usually find it at Lowes Food.
6 Zolton Phillips // Sep 30, 2008 at 8:26 pm
You missed the boat. The ZAP Peanut Butter has more antioxidants per serving than spinach or kale!!!! Plus it has 21 vitamins and minerals in trace forms in the vegetable and fruit blend plus the fiber from the natural vegetables and fruits.
7 Fit Mommy // Sep 30, 2008 at 8:42 pm
Thanks for reminding me that I shouldn’t compare apples to oranges! ZAP does have more antioxidants than either of the other brands.
8 mike smith // Oct 1, 2008 at 12:43 pm
Why eat regular PB when you can eat ZAP with all the friuts and veggies included.Also when you leave ZAP in the refridgerator it remains spreadable.The ZAP energy bars are also great and also full of antioxidants.
9 Taylor Unzia // Oct 1, 2008 at 6:00 pm
I love ZAP Peanut Butter! My 19 Month Old Son LOVES it too! You should try to Energy Bars as well, just as Yummy and Nutritious!
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