Almond butter v No added sugar natural peanut butter

DizzyLinds

Can anyone tell me pros and cons of each? I eat a lot of Wholearth no added sugar peanut butter but have seen many people have almond butter instead.

vim_n_vigor

I think it is really a matter of taste. What do you enjoy eating?

fitzie63

Dr. Mehmet Oz, the cardio-thoracic (heart) surgeon, highly recommends NUTTZO. It's a great blend of multiple seeds and nuts that have a high level of anti-oxidants (he uses a little of it every day). To find out what stores carry it in your area go to: www.nuttzo.com. I can't buy it in Washington State but there are many stores in other areas that do. Good luck.

mrdee555

I use Wholearth no added sugar peanut butter never tried the almond butter, im not much help lol

kkkkatie3

I think almond butter has healthier fats than pb, but both are still good. I love almond butter, but do sprinkle a little sea salt on it. Great on a brown rice cake.

DizzyLinds

I need to try it really! I bloody love that Wholearth stuff!

ashnm88

I eat Organic peanut butter.
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momof8munchkins

Taste wise, I prefer almond butter hands down to peanut butter

jodylp88

Almonds are very good for you. They provide protein, calcium, essential nutrients, vitamin E, magnesium, and more!

Peanuts, however, are not even a nut--they're a legume, and hard to digest.

Obviously, I'm pro-almond butter. If health is an important factor in your decision, choose almond butter.

mrdee555

Found this online

2 tbsp. peanut butter 2 tbsp. almond butter
Calories 190 / 190
Total Fat (g) 16 / 16
Saturated Fat (g) 2 / 1.5
Carbs (g) 7 / 6
Fiber (g) 3 / 4
Protein (g) 8 / 7
Calcium 1%/ 8%
Iron 3%/ 6%
Vitamin E 14% / 40%
Folate 6% / 6%

Nutrition-wise, it looks like almond butter offers a bit more, especially in terms of vitamin E.

Not much different tbh il stick to my natural pb

helenmelon29

Im in the uk and usually buy Earth Natural peanut butter. I bought almond butter (from Holland & Barrett) and enjoyed it. Not sure which I prefer though. They had hazelnut too - so might try that next.

I now have a peanut butter from Holland & Barratt - Meridale? (cant quite rmember the name), basically 100% peanuts.

The diff im finding is that both from holland and barratt have alot of separation so it needs a good mix before you use it. (dont have this with earth natural PB).

Sorry not much help really x

neanderthin

Found this online

2 tbsp. peanut butter 2 tbsp. almond butter
Calories 190 / 190
Total Fat (g) 16 / 16
Saturated Fat (g) 2 / 1.5
Carbs (g) 7 / 6
Fiber (g) 3 / 4
Protein (g) 8 / 7
Calcium 1%/ 8%
Iron 3%/ 6%
Vitamin E 14% / 40%
Folate 6% / 6%

Nutrition-wise, it looks like almond butter offers a bit more, especially in terms of vitamin E.

Not much different tbh il stick to my natural pb

Also the extra vitamin E helps protect the fats against oxidation, which is extremely important. Almond butter also has a better fat profile. Almonds have more monounsaturated fat and less omega 6, which is a good thing.

Espressocycle

I use PB2, which is defatted peanut flour that you reconstitute into a paste with water. It's great.

fixeruppper

F.Y.I. You can easily make your own almond butter in a food processor and make it really healthy by adding olive oil.

killerqueen17

I'm allergic to peanuts, so I only use peanutbutter alternatives. Almond butter is good, but my FAVORITE is Sunbutter-- Made from sunflower seeds! Super tasty! :bigsmile:

fixeruppper

allrecipes.com has a 4 star recipe for almond butter. 1 Cup of toasted almonds and 2 tsp of olive oil. I don't usually toast mine but will put them in the fry pan for a few minutes this time.

1FearlessFighter

Im in the uk and usually buy Earth Natural peanut butter. I bought almond butter (from Holland & Barrett) and enjoyed it. Not sure which I prefer though. They had hazelnut too - so might try that next.

I now have a peanut butter from Holland & Barratt - Meridale? (cant quite rmember the name), basically 100% peanuts.

The diff im finding is that both from holland and barratt have alot of separation so it needs a good mix before you use it. (dont have this with earth natural PB).

Sorry not much help really x

close enough, it was meridian, they now have a whole range of nut and seed butters, which i LOVE!!!!!! almond, cashew, hazelnut, peanut -smooth, crunchy, organic , they have 1kg tubs of almond, cashew and peanut butter, pumpkin seed, sunflower seed, sesame seed, organic cashew, organic almond.....
.......... wow, i have no life

jmt08c

The main difference between almond butter and peant butter is that a peanut is not actually a nut, its a legume (like beans).

fitness_faeiry

ALMOND BUTTER is the best!! I can't go one day without it