Per 100 g, Peanut Butter has 588 kcal and Almond Butter has 614 kcal. A typical serving of Peanut Butter (1 tbsp, 16 g) has 94 kcal and 4 g protein, and a typical serving of Almond Butter (1 tbsp, 16 g) has 98 kcal and 3.4 g protein.
Better for weight loss
Tie
They are close: 588 vs 614 kcal per 100 g, with similar protein and fibre. Portion size matters more than the pick.
More protein per calorie
Peanut Butter
Peanut Butter gives 4.3 g protein per 100 kcal against 3.4 g for Almond Butter (25.1 g vs 21 g per 100 g). Neither is a major protein source.
More fibre per calorie
Almond Butter
Almond Butter gives 1.7 g fibre per 100 kcal against 1 g for Peanut Butter (10.3 g vs 5.6 g per 100 g). Fibre slows digestion and helps fullness.
For weight loss there is little to choose between Peanut Butter and Almond Butter, so control the portion. For protein, Peanut Butter comes out ahead. Both can fit a healthy Indian diet in sensible portions. What matters most is your total daily calories and protein, not any single food.
| Per 100 g | Peanut Butter | Almond Butter |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 588 kcal | 614 kcal |
| Protein | 25.1 g | 21 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19.6 g | 18.8 g |
| Fat | 50.4 g | 55.5 g |
| Fibre | 5.6 g | 10.3 g |
| Sugar | 9.2 g | 4.4 g |
| Sodium | 459 mg | 1 mg |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 347 mg |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 3.7 mg |
| Potassium | 558 mg | 748 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Gold marks the better value for a typical fat-loss or general-health goal. Per 100 g of the ready-to-eat form. Sources: INDB, IFCT 2017 (NIN-ICMR) and USDA FoodData Central. Values vary with recipe and portion.
Peanut Butter, 1 tbsp (16 g)
94 kcal
4 g protein · 3.1 g carbs · 8.1 g fat · 0.9 g fibre
100 kcal = about 17 g
Full nutrition for Peanut Butter →Almond Butter, 1 tbsp (16 g)
98 kcal
3.4 g protein · 3 g carbs · 8.9 g fat · 1.6 g fibre
100 kcal = about 16 g
Full nutrition for Almond Butter →Almond Butter has more: 614 kcal per 100 g against 588 kcal. A typical serving of Peanut Butter (1 tbsp, 16 g) has 94 kcal and 4 g protein, and a typical serving of Almond Butter (1 tbsp, 16 g) has 98 kcal and 3.4 g protein.
Neither has a clear edge. They are close: 588 vs 614 kcal per 100 g, with similar protein and fibre. Portion size matters more than the pick. Weight loss comes from your total daily calorie deficit, so either can fit in the right portion.
Peanut Butter gives 4.3 g protein per 100 kcal against 3.4 g for Almond Butter (25.1 g vs 21 g per 100 g). Neither is a major protein source.
About 17 g of Peanut Butter or 16 g of Almond Butter gives you 100 kcal.
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