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Almonds vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Almonds and Butter?

  • Almonds are richer in Vitamin E, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Fiber, yet Butter is richer in Vitamin A.
  • Butter's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 233% higher.
  • Almonds contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Nuts, almonds and Butter, without salt 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.
Almonds
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Butter
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 7.2% 2.1% 0.75% 5.3% 2.5% 10% 1.4% 0.52% 5.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1020.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2954.2%
Contains more IronIron +18450%
Contains more CopperCopper +6343.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +3366.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1904.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54375%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +310%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.12% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Butter
3
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 150% 46% 0% 1.3% 7.8% 0.79% 6.6% 0.69% 21% 18% 2.3% 10%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1004.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3247.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +328.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4466.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1366.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +177.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +124850%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Butter
2
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2388.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35816.7%
Contains more OtherOther +7300%
Contains more FatsFats +62.4%
Contains more WaterWater +306.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Butter
0
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.01 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +34.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +309.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almonds Butter Opinion
Calories 579kcal 717kcal Butter
Protein 21.15g 0.85g Almonds
Fats 49.93g 81.11g Butter
Net carbs 9.05g 0.06g Almonds
Carbs 21.55g 0.06g Almonds
Cholesterol 0mg 215mg Almonds
Magnesium 270mg 2mg Almonds
Calcium 269mg 24mg Almonds
Potassium 733mg 24mg Almonds
Iron 3.71mg 0.02mg Almonds
Sugar 4.35g 0.06g Butter
Fiber 12.5g 0g Almonds
Copper 1.031mg 0.016mg Almonds
Zinc 3.12mg 0.09mg Almonds
Starch 0.72g Almonds
Phosphorus 481mg 24mg Almonds
Sodium 1mg 11mg Almonds
Vitamin A 2IU 2499IU Butter
Vitamin A 0µg 684µg Butter
Vitamin E 25.63mg 2.32mg Almonds
Manganese 2.179mg 0.004mg Almonds
Selenium 4.1µg 1µg Almonds
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.005mg Almonds
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.034mg Almonds
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 0.042mg Almonds
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.11mg Almonds
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.003mg Almonds
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Butter
Vitamin K 0µg 7µg Butter
Folate 44µg 3µg Almonds
Trans Fat 0.015g Butter
Choline 52.1mg 18.8mg Almonds
Saturated Fat 3.802g 50.489g Almonds
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g 23.43g Almonds
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 3.01g Almonds
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.012mg Almonds
Threonine 0.601mg 0.038mg Almonds
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.051mg Almonds
Leucine 1.473mg 0.083mg Almonds
Lysine 0.568mg 0.067mg Almonds
Methionine 0.157mg 0.021mg Almonds
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.041mg Almonds
Valine 0.855mg 0.057mg Almonds
Histidine 0.539mg 0.023mg Almonds
Fructose 0.11g Almonds
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g 0.315g Butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almonds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g 2.166g Almonds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almonds Butter
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
78%
Almonds
20%
Butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
4%
Butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.29g)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter
Butter is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 46.687g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/nutrients
  2. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.