Almond vs. Almond butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Almond and Almond butter?
- Almond is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin E , and Fiber, yet Almond butter is richer in Calcium, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Almond's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 15% higher.
- Almond has 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Almond butter. Almond has 0.205mg of Vitamin B1, while Almond butter has 0.041mg.
We used Nuts, almonds and Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added types in this comparison.
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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.
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Sodium
-85.7%
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Copper
+10.4%
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Selenium
+70.8%
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Calcium
+29%
Equal in Iron - 3.49
Equal in Magnesium - 279
Equal in Phosphorus - 508
Equal in Potassium - 748
Equal in Zinc - 3.29
Equal in Copper - 0.934
Equal in Manganese - 2.131
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Sodium
-85.7%
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Copper
+10.4%
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Selenium
+70.8%
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Calcium
+29%
Equal in Iron - 3.49
Equal in Magnesium - 279
Equal in Phosphorus - 508
Equal in Potassium - 748
Equal in Zinc - 3.29
Equal in Copper - 0.934
Equal in Manganese - 2.131
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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Vitamin A
+100%
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Vitamin B1
+400%
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Vitamin B2
+21.2%
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Vitamin B3
+14.7%
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Vitamin B5
+48.1%
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Vitamin B6
+33%
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Folate
+20.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 24.21
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Vitamin A
+100%
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Vitamin B1
+400%
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Vitamin B2
+21.2%
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Vitamin B3
+14.7%
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Vitamin B5
+48.1%
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Vitamin B6
+33%
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Folate
+20.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 24.21
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+14.5%
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Water
+168.9%
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Fats
+11.2%
Equal in Protein - 20.96
Equal in Other - 3.08
Protein:
21.15 g
Fats:
49.93 g
Carbs:
21.55 g
Water:
4.41 g
Other:
2.96 g
Protein:
20.96 g
Fats:
55.5 g
Carbs:
18.82 g
Water:
1.64 g
Other:
3.08 g
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Carbs
+14.5%
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Water
+168.9%
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Fats
+11.2%
Equal in Protein - 20.96
Equal in Other - 3.08
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+10.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.152
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 32.445
Saturated Fat:
3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
12.329 g
Saturated Fat:
4.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
13.613 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+10.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.152
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 32.445
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+800%
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Glucose
+750%
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Fructose
+∞%
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Galactose
+∞%
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Maltose
+75%
Equal in Sucrose - 4.34
Starch:
0.72 g
Sucrose:
3.95 g
Glucose:
0.17 g
Fructose:
0.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.04 g
Galactose:
0.07 g
Starch:
0.08 g
Sucrose:
4.34 g
Glucose:
0.02 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.07 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Starch
+800%
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Glucose
+750%
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+∞%
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+∞%
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Maltose
+75%
Equal in Sucrose - 4.34
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in price | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 9.05g | 8.52g | |
Protein | 21.15g | 20.96g | |
Fats | 49.93g | 55.5g | |
Carbs | 21.55g | 18.82g | |
Calories | 579kcal | 614kcal | |
Starch | 0.72g | 0.08g | |
Fructose | 0.11g | 0g | |
Sugar | 4.35g | 4.43g | |
Fiber | 12.5g | 10.3g | |
Calcium | 269mg | 347mg | |
Iron | 3.71mg | 3.49mg | |
Magnesium | 270mg | 279mg | |
Phosphorus | 481mg | 508mg | |
Potassium | 733mg | 748mg | |
Sodium | 1mg | 7mg | |
Zinc | 3.12mg | 3.29mg | |
Copper | 1.031mg | 0.934mg | |
Manganese | 2.179mg | 2.131mg | |
Selenium | 4.1µg | 2.4µg | |
Vitamin A | 2IU | 1IU | |
Vitamin E | 25.63mg | 24.21mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.205mg | 0.041mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 1.138mg | 0.939mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 3.618mg | 3.155mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.471mg | 0.318mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.137mg | 0.103mg | |
Folate | 44µg | 53µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.211mg | 0.159mg | |
Threonine | 0.601mg | 0.555mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.751mg | 0.813mg | |
Leucine | 1.473mg | 1.483mg | |
Lysine | 0.568mg | 0.612mg | |
Methionine | 0.157mg | 0.122mg | |
Phenylalanine | 1.132mg | 1.149mg | |
Valine | 0.855mg | 0.937mg | |
Histidine | 0.539mg | 0.55mg | |
Trans Fat | 0.015g | ||
Saturated Fat | 3.802g | 4.152g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 31.551g | 32.445g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 12.329g | 13.613g | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0g | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.32g | ||
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g |
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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
82%
71%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
141%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.35g)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almond is relatively richer in vitamins
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.