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Almond butter vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Almond butter and Peanut

  • Almond butter has more Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Calcium, and Phosphorus, however, Peanut has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Copper.
  • Almond butter's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 106% more.
  • Almond butter has 7 times more Vitamin B2 than Peanut. Almond butter has 0.939mg of Vitamin B2, while Peanut has 0.135mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added and Peanuts, all types, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +277.2%
Contains more Magnesium +66.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.1%
Contains less Sodium -61.1%
Contains more Manganese +10.2%
Contains more Iron +31.2%
Contains more Copper +22.5%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Potassium - 705
Equal in Zinc - 3.27
Equal in Manganese - 1.934
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 105% 131% 200% 218% 66% 1% 90% 312% 278% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 172% 120% 162% 63% 3% 90% 382% 253% 40%
Contains more Calcium +277.2%
Contains more Magnesium +66.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.1%
Contains less Sodium -61.1%
Contains more Manganese +10.2%
Contains more Iron +31.2%
Contains more Copper +22.5%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Potassium - 705
Equal in Zinc - 3.27
Equal in Manganese - 1.934

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Peanut
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +190.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +595.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1461%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +282.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +455.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +237.9%
Contains more Folate +352.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 485% 0% 0% 11% 217% 60% 20% 24% 40% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 167% 0% 0% 160% 32% 227% 107% 81% 180% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +190.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +595.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1461%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +282.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +455.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +237.9%
Contains more Folate +352.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +12.7%
Contains more Carbs +16.7%
Contains more Other +32.2%
Contains more Protein +23.1%
Contains more Water +296.3%
21% 56% 19% 3%
Protein: 20.96 g
Fats: 55.5 g
Carbs: 18.82 g
Water: 1.64 g
Other: 3.08 g
26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Fats +12.7%
Contains more Carbs +16.7%
Contains more Other +32.2%
Contains more Protein +23.1%
Contains more Water +296.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.3%
8% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.613 g
14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.558 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Almond butter Peanut
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond butter Peanut Opinion
Net carbs 8.52g 7.63g Almond butter
Protein 20.96g 25.8g Peanut
Fats 55.5g 49.24g Almond butter
Carbs 18.82g 16.13g Almond butter
Calories 614kcal 567kcal Almond butter
Starch 0.08g Almond butter
Sugar 4.43g 4.72g Almond butter
Fiber 10.3g 8.5g Almond butter
Calcium 347mg 92mg Almond butter
Iron 3.49mg 4.58mg Peanut
Magnesium 279mg 168mg Almond butter
Phosphorus 508mg 376mg Almond butter
Potassium 748mg 705mg Almond butter
Sodium 7mg 18mg Almond butter
Zinc 3.29mg 3.27mg Almond butter
Copper 0.934mg 1.144mg Peanut
Manganese 2.131mg 1.934mg Almond butter
Selenium 2.4µg 7.2µg Peanut
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Almond butter
Vitamin E 24.21mg 8.33mg Almond butter
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.64mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.939mg 0.135mg Almond butter
Vitamin B3 3.155mg 12.066mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.318mg 1.767mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.348mg Peanut
Folate 53µg 240µg Peanut
Tryptophan 0.159mg 0.25mg Peanut
Threonine 0.555mg 0.883mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.907mg Peanut
Leucine 1.483mg 1.672mg Peanut
Lysine 0.612mg 0.926mg Peanut
Methionine 0.122mg 0.317mg Peanut
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 1.377mg Peanut
Valine 0.937mg 1.082mg Peanut
Histidine 0.55mg 0.652mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 4.152g 6.279g Almond butter
Monounsaturated Fat 32.445g 24.426g Almond butter
Polyunsaturated fat 13.613g 15.558g Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Almond butter Peanut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Almond butter
79%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
141%
Almond butter
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Peanut
Peanut is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.127g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Almond butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168588/nutrients
  2. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.