Spread vs. Almond butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are spread and almond butter different?
- Spread is richer in vitamin B12, while almond butter is higher in vitamin E, manganese, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, fiber, and iron.
- Almond butter covers your daily need for vitamin E, 150% more than spread.
- Almond butter is lower in sodium.
Sandwich spread, pork, beef and Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added types were used in this article.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +304.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +3387.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2791.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +580% |
| Contains more IronIron | +341.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +618.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +222.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +761% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8096.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +319.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1291.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +600.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +82.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2550% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.66 g
Fats:
17.34 g
Carbs:
11.94 g
Water:
60.28 g
Other:
2.78 g
Protein:
20.96 g
Fats:
55.5 g
Carbs:
18.82 g
Water:
1.64 g
Other:
3.08 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +3575.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +173.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +220.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +57.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +10.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.977 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.565 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.152 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
13.613 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +327.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +430.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 1.74mg | 24.21mg | 150% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 2.131mg | 92% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.934mg | 89% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.565g | 13.613g | 74% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 279mg | 65% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 508mg | 64% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.584g | 32.445g | 62% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.134mg | 0.939mg | 62% |
| Fats | 17.34g | 55.5g | 59% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.12µg | 0µg | 47% |
| Sodium | 1013mg | 7mg | 44% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 10.3g | 40% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 347mg | 34% |
| Iron | 0.79mg | 3.49mg | 34% |
| Protein | 7.66g | 20.96g | 27% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 3.29mg | 21% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 614kcal | 19% |
| Potassium | 110mg | 748mg | 19% |
| Folate | 2µg | 53µg | 13% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 2.4µg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.172mg | 0.041mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.73mg | 3.155mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 5.977g | 4.152g | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.43mg | 0.318mg | 2% |
| Choline | 62.3mg | 52.1mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 11.94g | 18.82g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.103mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.74g | 8.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 4.43g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.08g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.082mg | 0.159mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.334mg | 0.555mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.334mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.6mg | 1.483mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.663mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.196mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.301mg | 1.149mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.356mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.279mg | 0.55mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
30%
68%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
141%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.43g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 1006mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almond butter is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.825g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond butter is relatively richer in minerals