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What is the difference between Peanut Butter and Almond Butter?

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K. Gibson

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K. Gibson, Corporate employee, MA, Gloucester

Answered Dec 22, 2020

People are always looking for alternatives that they can use so that they can substitute the things that they usually eat with other items. Almond butter is made out of almonds, while peanut butter is made out of peanuts. Between the two, almond butter is considered to be a bit healthier mainly because it comes with more things that the body might need, such as fiber, minerals, and also vitamins.

The peanut butter will come in different variations depending on the flavor that you want. Some would prefer salty peanut butter, while others would like their peanut butter to be sweet. The peanut butter will come with more protein, though as compared to almond butter.

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E. James

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Answered Dec 21, 2020

Peanut butter and almond butter are both ingredients that can be digested as an ingredient in a receipt or as a spread. They both have many health benefits. Though they are both healthy, if a person is counting calories, they may choose peanut butter instead of almond butter. This is because almond butter has more calories in it than peanut butter does.

Another difference between the two is the amount of fiber that each has. Almond butter will have a higher fiber content than peanut butter. Advantages of peanut butter is that it has more vitamin E and more protein.

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S. Leo

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Answered Dec 15, 2020

Almond butter and peanut butter are two types of nut butters. A lot of people tend to ask questions about their differences, usually because they want to be sure of their health benefits and to know which one is healthier. To differentiate between almond butter and peanut butter, let’s compare their health benefits. When you compare the calorie content of the two-nut butter, both contain the same number of calories.

This means there is no difference between almond butter and peanut butter in terms of their calorie content. Although almond butter and peanut butter contain a large amount of fat, almond butter has been researched to contain more monounsaturated fat compared to peanut butter.

However, peanut butter contains more saturated fat compared to almond fat. Almond butter contains more vitamin E compared to peanut butter. It also contains more iron and calcium compared to peanut butter. Finally, almond butter contains more fiber than peanut butter.

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L. Cooper

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L. Cooper, Data Analyst, MCA, Newcastle

Answered Jul 29, 2020

Peanut butter and almond butter have so many similarities, especially in terms of their health benefits. One of the major differences between peanut butter and almond butter is that almond butter has higher calories compared to peanut butter. The higher fiber content of almond butter is another difference between the two.

For example, the fiber content of peanut butter is 1.6g while the fiber content of almond butter is 2g. However, peanut butter has more protein, vitamin E and carbohydrate content compared to almond butter. Despite these little differences, both have been researched to contain nutrients that can reduce the LDL cholesterol level in the body.

Also, both have been researched to contain nutrients that can reduce the risk of blood clots. While it is very evident that almond butter gives more calories, it has been researched that its fat, fiber, and protein content can be helpful for weight loss.

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S. Barnes

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Answered Jul 21, 2020

Almond butter and peanut butter are both made from nuts, but still, they surely have their differences. You will love to know them. The almond butter is rich in some nutrients or minerals such as potassium, calcium, and magnesium. The regular intake of almond peanut helps you to reduce resistance in blood vessels.

This simply means that the level of blood pressure is being reduced in your body. The monosaturated fats, protein, and fiber contents in the almond butter helps to prevent unnecessary fats, and thus control your body weight. On the other hand, peanut butter is a rich source of reservation, known as a flavonoid.

It helps to lower the chances of stroke by boosting the flow of blood to the brain. Peanut butter also helps to immune against colon cancer in women, especially. Peanut butter is also a rich antioxidant. Peanut butter actually has fewer calories and fiber, compared to almond butter.

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