There are 94 calories in 1 tablespoon of Peanut Butter. Calorie breakdown: 72% fat, 12% carbs, 16% protein.
Diabetics may also benefit from eating potatoes with the skin on. Potatoes with skin have almost twice the amount of fibre as the flesh by itself. Fiber is important for diabetics because it helps slow the digestion of food, preventing large spikes in blood sugar.
Potatoes are one of these foods that have gotten a very bad wrap, and because potatoes are known to be a âstarchyâ vegetable (and break down into sugar), it is believed by many misinformed people that they should be completely avoided in those with diabetes.