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Almond butter v No added sugar natural peanut butter

DizzyLinds
DizzyLinds Posts: 856 Member
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
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.

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  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
    I think it is really a matter of taste. What do you enjoy eating?
  • fitzie63
    fitzie63 Posts: 508 Member
    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
    mrdee555 Posts: 178
    I use Wholearth no added sugar peanut butter never tried the almond butter, im not much help lol
  • kkkkatie3
    kkkkatie3 Posts: 1 Member
    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
    DizzyLinds Posts: 856 Member
    I need to try it really! I bloody love that Wholearth stuff!
  • ashnm88
    ashnm88 Posts: 748
    I eat Organic peanut butter.
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  • momof8munchkins
    momof8munchkins Posts: 1,167 Member
    Taste wise, I prefer almond butter hands down to peanut butter
  • jodylp88
    jodylp88 Posts: 1
    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
    mrdee555 Posts: 178
    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
    helenmelon29 Posts: 787 Member
    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
    neanderthin Posts: 10,411 Member
    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
    Espressocycle Posts: 2,245 Member
    I use PB2, which is defatted peanut flour that you reconstitute into a paste with water. It's great.
  • fixeruppper
    fixeruppper Posts: 105 Member
    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
    killerqueen17 Posts: 536 Member
    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
    fixeruppper Posts: 105 Member
    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
    1FearlessFighter Posts: 114 Member
    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!!!!!! :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
    jmt08c Posts: 343 Member
    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
    fitness_faeiry Posts: 354 Member
    ALMOND BUTTER is the best!! I can't go one day without it
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