Peanut Butter V Almond Butter
That is the question
Our big girl uses Almond Butter. From the amount she buys I imagine she uses it for and on everything. I thought it was similar to Peanut Butter which I enjoy now and again but use sparingly…..certainly not for cooking (except maybe in a very rare satay sauce)
But she dares to differ…..it’s healthier she said…..it’s good for you.
So having a quick peek at the nutritional table on a couple of jars…..aka as taking a quick snap of them in Costco this is what I found (I’m not naming the brands but I’ll just say they weren’t the most expensive.
| Almond Butter. Per 100gms | Peanut Butter. Per 100gms | ||
| Calories 650 | More | Less | Calories 612 |
| Protein 19gm | Less | More | Protein 22.3gm |
| Fat total 54gm | More | Less | Fat total 492gm |
| – Saturated 4.5gm | Less | More | – Saturated 6.9gm |
| Carbohydrate 22 gm | More | Less | Carbohydrate 17.8gm |
| – Sugars 3 gm | Less | More | – Sugars 8.9gm |
| Sodium 0 | Less | More | Sodium 274 |
As far as I can see the jury is out on this one. It depends on health issues I suppose
I like the taste of PB more so that is my guiding factor.
I only use a little on toast now and again
What do you think? Which would you choose?
Still Waters 