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Spread vs. Almond butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Spread and Almond butter

  • Spread has more Vitamin K, however, Almond butter is richer in Vitamin E, Phosphorus, Fiber, Potassium, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Almond butter covers your daily Vitamin E needs 150% more than Spread.
  • Almond butter contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat and Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added.

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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
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 1.1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 98% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 199% 104% 66% 131% 311% 90% 218% 0.91% 278% 13%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%

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
2
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% 269% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31% 0% 0%
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% 0.06% 484% 0% 10% 217% 59% 19% 24% 0% 0% 40% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +448800%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1324.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
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17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
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 WaterWater +4828.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +224.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +48.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
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16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.98 g
8% 65% 27%
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 -46.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +326.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +242%

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 Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Almond butter Opinion
Calories 158kcal 614kcal Almond butter
Protein 0g 20.96g Almond butter
Fats 17.1g 55.5g Almond butter
Net carbs 0g 8.52g Almond butter
Carbs 0g 18.82g Almond butter
Magnesium 279mg Almond butter
Calcium 347mg Almond butter
Potassium 12mg 748mg Almond butter
Iron 3.49mg Almond butter
Sugar 0g 4.43g Spread
Fiber 0g 10.3g Almond butter
Copper 0.934mg Almond butter
Zinc 3.29mg Almond butter
Starch 0.08g Almond butter
Phosphorus 0mg 508mg Almond butter
Sodium 755mg 7mg Almond butter
Vitamin A 4489IU 1IU Spread
Vitamin E 1.7mg 24.21mg Almond butter
Manganese 2.131mg Almond butter
Selenium 2.4µg Almond butter
Vitamin B1 0.041mg Almond butter
Vitamin B2 0.939mg Almond butter
Vitamin B3 3.155mg Almond butter
Vitamin B5 0.318mg Almond butter
Vitamin B6 0.103mg Almond butter
Vitamin K 12.3µg 0µg Spread
Folate 53µg Almond butter
Trans Fat 2.45g Almond butter
Choline 52.1mg Almond butter
Saturated Fat 2.22g 4.152g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.6g 32.445g Almond butter
Polyunsaturated fat 3.98g 13.613g Almond butter
Tryptophan 0.159mg Almond butter
Threonine 0.555mg Almond butter
Isoleucine 0.813mg Almond butter
Leucine 1.483mg Almond butter
Lysine 0.612mg Almond butter
Methionine 0.122mg Almond butter
Phenylalanine 1.149mg Almond butter
Valine 0.937mg Almond butter
Histidine 0.55mg Almond butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread Almond butter
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Spread
68%
Almond butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Spread
141%
Almond butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.932g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 748mg)
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?
Almond butter
Almond butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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/173608/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.