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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 of 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.
Spread
Spread
1
:
9
Almond butter
Almond butter
Contains more Selenium +304.2%
Contains more Calcium +2791.7%
Contains more Iron +341.8%
Contains more Magnesium +3387.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +761%
Contains more Potassium +580%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +222.5%
Contains more Copper +618.5%
Contains more Manganese +8096.2%
Spread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 6% 26% 10% 133% 28% 44% 4% 53%
Almond butter
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 105% 131% 200% 218% 66% 1% 90% 312% 278% 14%
Contains more Selenium +304.2%
Contains more Calcium +2791.7%
Contains more Iron +341.8%
Contains more Magnesium +3387.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +761%
Contains more Potassium +580%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +222.5%
Contains more Copper +618.5%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Spread
Spread
7
:
4
Almond butter
Almond butter
Contains more Vitamin A +8600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +319.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1291.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +600.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.4%
Contains more Folate +2550%
Spread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 35% 18% 0% 43% 31% 33% 26% 28% 2% 140% 4%
Almond butter
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +8600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +319.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1291.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +600.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.4%
Contains more Folate +2550%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
Spread
1
:
4
Almond butter
Almond butter
Contains more Water +3575.6%
Contains more Protein +173.6%
Contains more Fats +220.1%
Contains more Carbs +57.6%
Contains more Other +10.8%
Spread
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 g
Almond butter
21% 56% 19% 3%
Protein: 20.96 g
Fats: 55.5 g
Carbs: 18.82 g
Water: 1.64 g
Other: 3.08 g
Contains more Water +3575.6%
Contains more Protein +173.6%
Contains more Fats +220.1%
Contains more Carbs +57.6%
Contains more Other +10.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
Spread
0
:
3
Almond butter
Almond butter
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +327.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +430.7%
Spread
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 5.977 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.565 g
Almond butter
8% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.613 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +327.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Spread Almond butter
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Almond butter Opinion
Net carbs 11.74g 8.52g Spread
Protein 7.66g 20.96g Almond butter
Fats 17.34g 55.5g Almond butter
Carbs 11.94g 18.82g Almond butter
Calories 235kcal 614kcal Almond butter
Starch 0.08g Almond butter
Sugar 0g 4.43g Spread
Fiber 0.2g 10.3g Almond butter
Calcium 12mg 347mg Almond butter
Iron 0.79mg 3.49mg Almond butter
Magnesium 8mg 279mg Almond butter
Phosphorus 59mg 508mg Almond butter
Potassium 110mg 748mg Almond butter
Sodium 1013mg 7mg Almond butter
Zinc 1.02mg 3.29mg Almond butter
Copper 0.13mg 0.934mg Almond butter
Manganese 0.026mg 2.131mg Almond butter
Selenium 9.7µg 2.4µg Spread
Vitamin A 87IU 1IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 0µg Spread
Vitamin E 1.74mg 24.21mg Almond butter
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU Spread
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Spread
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.041mg Spread
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.939mg Almond butter
Vitamin B3 1.73mg 3.155mg Almond butter
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.318mg Spread
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.103mg Spread
Folate 2µg 53µg Almond butter
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg Spread
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.159mg Almond butter
Threonine 0.334mg 0.555mg Almond butter
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0.813mg Almond butter
Leucine 0.6mg 1.483mg Almond butter
Lysine 0.663mg 0.612mg Spread
Methionine 0.196mg 0.122mg Spread
Phenylalanine 0.301mg 1.149mg Almond butter
Valine 0.356mg 0.937mg Almond butter
Histidine 0.279mg 0.55mg Almond butter
Cholesterol 38mg 0mg Almond butter
Saturated Fat 5.977g 4.152g Almond butter
Monounsaturated Fat 7.584g 32.445g Almond butter
Polyunsaturated fat 2.565g 13.613g Almond butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread Almond butter
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Spread
71%
Almond butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Spread
141%
Almond butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.43g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 1006mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.825g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond butter
Almond butter is relatively richer in minerals
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/nutrients
  2. Almond butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168588/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.