Ingredient swap
Almond Butter vs Peanut Butter
Almond butter has a little more fat and fiber; peanut butter has a little more protein and is usually cheaper. Calories are almost the same.
How to swap
1:1 in any recipe. Almond butter is runnier, so add a spoon of flour to cookie doughs.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Almond Butter | Peanut Butter |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 614 | 588 |
| Protein | 21 g | 25 gbetter |
| Carbs | 18.8 gbetter | 20 g |
| Fat | 55.5 g | 50 g |
| Fiber | 10.3 gbetter | 6 g |
| Sugar | 4.4 gbetter | 9.2 g |
| Sodium | 7 mgbetter | 459 mg |
| 1 cup weighs | 256 g | 258 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use peanut butter instead of almond butter?
1:1 in any recipe. Almond butter is runnier, so add a spoon of flour to cookie doughs.
Which has more protein?
Peanut Butter, with 25 g per 100 g versus 21 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Peanut Butter, with 588 calories per 100 g.