is peanut butter protein or carb
Peanut butter is a good source of nutrients. Photo Credit chameleonseye/iStock/Getty Images. Peanut butter provides a significant amount of protein and a number of essential nutrients, but it also contains carbs, so its use is limited in the Atkins diet. After the induction phase, when you have a greater carbohydrate allowance, including peanut butter in your diet may have some weight-loss benefits, if you eat it in moderation.