Raw Peanut Butter Vs. Raw Almond Butter

PattyTheUndefeated
PattyTheUndefeated Posts: 302 Member
edited September 21 in Food and Nutrition
I've been wondering if one is really better for you then the other or are they about the same nutritionally? I ask that because I can get twice the amount of raw peanut butter for the cost of one jar of almond butter. Is there any benefit to eating one over the other? I know that the calorie/fat content is the same for both. Any other major differences I should consider before commiting to one?

Thanks dudes! :D

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  • Oenone
    Oenone Posts: 19 Member
    Do you know your blood type?
    If you are "O" you should eat almond and not peanut!
    "A" types should eat Peanuts and Almonds
    "B"s Almonds not Peanuts
    "AB"s Peanuts and Almonds (in each case nut listed first is better than listed secondly
    I know also that tons of folk have bad allergys to peanuts in any form so if you are taking food into work or school you should consider this too!
  • Mindful_Trent
    Mindful_Trent Posts: 3,954 Member
    I did some quick research and found some links you may want to check out:

    http://www.health.harvard.edu/fhg/updates/update1004d.shtml
    http://healthnut-em.blogspot.com/2010/01/peanuts-vs-almonds.html

    It sounds like if you're comparing the raw peanut butter and raw almond butters, neither is particularly better than the other. If money's an issue, I doubt almond butter has enough health benefits over raw peanut butter to justify the extra cost.

    If you like almond butter, though, I've heard it's not too hard to make your own. Might be worth looking into - would certainly be cheaper!
  • elmct57
    elmct57 Posts: 594 Member
    almond butter has no cholesterol or trans fat and more protein. if price is a factor here's a site with directions on buying almonds and making it yourself to save $$:

    http://blog.bitsyskitchen.com/2007/12/how-to-make-homemade-almond-butter.html
  • Mindful_Trent
    Mindful_Trent Posts: 3,954 Member
    almond butter has no cholesterol or trans fat and more protein. if price is a factor here's a site with directions on buying almonds and making it yourself to save $$:

    http://blog.bitsyskitchen.com/2007/12/how-to-make-homemade-almond-butter.html

    Raw (all natural) peanut butter has no cholesterol or trans fats either. It's just made from peanuts - nothing else!
  • vkpmusic
    vkpmusic Posts: 343 Member
    Do you know your blood type?
    If you are "O" you should eat almond and not peanut!
    "A" types should eat Peanuts and Almonds
    "B"s Almonds not Peanuts
    "AB"s Peanuts and Almonds (in each case nut listed first is better than listed secondly
    I know also that tons of folk have bad allergys to peanuts in any form so if you are taking food into work or school you should consider this too!

    Why does blood type matter?
  • Mindful_Trent
    Mindful_Trent Posts: 3,954 Member
    Do you know your blood type?
    If you are "O" you should eat almond and not peanut!
    "A" types should eat Peanuts and Almonds
    "B"s Almonds not Peanuts
    "AB"s Peanuts and Almonds (in each case nut listed first is better than listed secondly
    I know also that tons of folk have bad allergys to peanuts in any form so if you are taking food into work or school you should consider this too!

    Why does blood type matter?


    There are some books out that suggest your blood type determines what food is best for you. I'm not sure I could really buy into that, but I haven't read them so don't have an informed opinion on the topic.
  • souldancer
    souldancer Posts: 38
    Both are delicious....I have both a jar of raw almond butter and raw peanut butter....alternate or mix together, add honey
  • HealthyChanges2010
    HealthyChanges2010 Posts: 5,831 Member
    . I prefer raw cashew butter.....mmmm my favorite!
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