Peanut butter vs. almond butter

iowaoly

I am new to MFP. What is the advantage of almond butter over peanut butter. Is it lower in calories? What does it taste like? Do you use it like peanut butter? Opinions?

chrisdavey

negligible difference in most brands. Most people I know like it for the taste. I use both except almond butter is a lot more expensive so I use less of that.

traceylynns

I am a Peanut Butter LOVER!!! I only use Natural!!

astrovivi

if you want to make it cheap, make it yourself, Just grind almonds or peanuts to a paste in a food processor. Roast them first or raw, as you like.

Almonds have more fat than peanuts (good fats though) but are also high in protein (more than other nuts generally).

It's basically a preference and almonds match other foods better than peanuts and vice versa.

Don't discount using other nuts too.

Just don't buy it...so much cheaper to make yourself.