Almond Butter Vs Peanut Butter: Which is Healthier?

In the battle of almond butter vs peanut butter, there are many arguments for both sides, including taste, nutrients, and ultimate health benefits. Before you buy any, it is important to understand how these two popular kinds of nut butter differ, and what effects each can have on your health.

Although almond butter and peanut butter share quite a bit in terms of flavor and nutrient profile, there are some clear differences that should be addressed. So let’s check out the characteristics of both and see which one wins the game!

Nutrition

Almond Butter

According to the USDA, one tablespoon of almond butter i.e. 16 g, contains the following nutrients: 

• Calories: 98.2 kcal

• Protein: 3.35 g

• Carbohydrates: 3.01 g

• Fiber: 1.65 g

• Total lipid: 8.8 g

Peanut Butter

According to the USDA, one tablespoon of peanut butter i.e. 16 g, contains the following nutrients: 

• Calories: 94 kcal

• Protein: 3.84 g

• Carbohydrates: 3.49 g

• Fiber: 1.06 g

• Total lipid: 7.98 g

Aside from these, peanut butter has an impressive mineral profile. It contains calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, copper and sodium. You will also find vitamins like thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate, and choline.

Both butters have their pros and cons. Then which one has more health advantages, and how to select a suitable butter for yourself?

• In terms of calories, there's not much difference, so you can choose either one.

• In terms of healthy fats that keep your heart functioning smoothly, almond butter is a fair choice as it contains less monounsaturated fat than peanut butter.

• For your vitamin and mineral intake, almond butter is a clear winner as it is higher in calcium (55 mg), iron (0.55), and riboflavin (0.15 mg), among other nutrients than peanut butter.

• Almond butter has more fiber content than peanut butter, which makes it better for your digestive process.

• In terms of protein, peanut butter is quite impressive, with more than 15% of your daily requirement in a 2-tablespoon serving.

Taste

Almond Butter

It has a rich, nutty flavor just like almonds.

Peanut Butter

Peanut butter comes in creamy and crunchy variants and has a sweeter profile than almond butter. It has a strong and pure peanut aroma, and it is delicate and melts in the mouth.

Benefits & Uses

Almond Butter

This sweet alternative to peanut butter has rapidly grown in popularity in recent years, both due to its pleasant flavor and its rather obvious health advantages over peanut butter. You can slather it on your bread or just have it with a spoon.

• Almond and its derivatives help in lowering the bad LDL cholesterol levels  and moreover, they also help to maintain optimal HDL cholesterol levels. There is also about 25% more monounsaturated fat in a nut butter of the almond variety, which can further  improve blood pressure and reduce heart risk. 

• There is more fiber in almond butter than peanut butter, which makes it a great option.

Peanut Butter

To begin with, peanut butter is one of the most popular butter around the world, as well as one of the most readily available and inexpensive. The process of making peanut butter consists of shelling the peanuts, roasting them, cooling and selecting them, and then grinding them into a smooth butter. Add it to your smoothies, use it as a spread or just enjoy licking a spoonful of creamy peanut butter !

• Peanut consumption is linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes , some metabolic syndrome diseases, and gallstone  disease. 

• Protein is one main nutrient that is found abundantly in peanut butter. For many vegetarians, this makes for great dietary addition as vegetarian protein sources are very few.

• Peanut butter has both a savory and sweet flavor, making it a favorite for sandwiches, desserts, candies, sauces, marinades, and basic snacks.

This surely isn’t a zero-sum game as each of these nut butters have certain advantages over the other. So take a spoonful of whichever you like and enjoy!

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