Are Peanut Flips Acidic or Alkaline?
Peanut flips (prepared) are acid-forming: Positive PRAL: acid-forming after digestion.
Classification
Peanut flips are a mix of corn grits and peanut paste, both rich in protein and phosphorus, and without water that gets concentrated: +8.0 per 100 g, more than roasted peanuts. There is some potassium, but not enough to offset the peanut protein. That the flips are a fatty, salty snack at 478 kcal per 100 g is a separate matter.
In the Sweets & Snacks category, peanut flips (prepared) rank #86 of 91, sorted from alkaline to acid-forming. More alkaline options include Oatmeal cookies (+7.8), Marble cake (+7.4), Cream puff (+6.6). More acid-forming are Cupcake (+8.1), Pound cake (+8.1), Protein bar (+8.7).
Acidic or alkaline: PRAL, not pH
On this site, acidic and alkaline refer to the PRAL (potential renal acid load). It estimates what a food leaves behind once it has been digested: a positive value is acid-forming, a negative value is alkalizing. That is different from the pH of the food itself: a lemon tastes sour, yet its PRAL is −4.0, so it is alkalizing. Your diet does not change your blood pH. It does change how much acid your kidneys have to deal with.
What balances peanut flips
A small serving (40 g) of peanut flips adds +3.2 to your daily balance. These three bring it back; the grams shown offset exactly this serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are peanut flips acidic?
It depends on what you mean by acidic. The pH describes the food itself, for example how sour it tastes. The PRAL describes what it leaves behind after digestion: Peanut flips (prepared) have a PRAL of +8.0 per 100 g, so they count as acid-forming in your daily acid-base balance.
How much avocado offsets a small serving (40 g) of peanut flips?
A small serving (40 g) of peanut flips adds +3.2 to your daily balance. Avocado (ripe) has −9.9 per 100 g, so about 30 g of avocado offset this serving.
Do I have to avoid peanut flips on an alkaline diet?
No. What counts is the balance of the whole day, not a single food. Peanut flips are acid-forming; with enough vegetables, potatoes and fruit on the same plate, the meal stays balanced.
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Source: Basentracker food database (PRAL according to Remer & Manz, calculated from protein, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and calcium per 100 g). This information does not replace medical advice.