Dose | Peanut butter volume* | Equivalent weight peanut butter (g) (Peanut protein content (g))** | Pureed fruit or vegetable volume | Total volume |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1/8 teaspoon | 0.67 (0.15) | ½ teaspoon | 5/8 teaspoon |
2 | ¼ teaspoon | 1.33 (0.29) | 3/4 teaspoon | 1 teaspoons |
3 | ½ teaspoon | 2.67 (0.59) | 1 teaspoons | 1 ½ teaspoons |
4 | 1 teaspoon | 5.33 (1.17) | 2 teaspoons | 3 teaspoons*** |
5 | 1 ½ teaspoons | 8 (1.6) | 4 teaspoons | 5 ½ teaspoons |
Total protein: 3.96g |
The amounts (volume) of peanut butter measured as teaspoons are approximate measures to keep the dosing as practical as possible
The peanut protein content is calculated on the average amount of protein for a range of butters using “Report: 16167, USDA Commodity, Peanut Butter, smooth,” from the USDA Nutrition Database (http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods)
3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon