Almond Butter Vs Peanut Butter? When it comes to the big guys: carbs, protein, and fat, almond and peanut butter are like fraternal twins. You can see a gram difference here and there, but it doesnt really make a difference. A single two-tablespoon serving of either is high in calories (200) but comes with lots of protein (about 7g) and healthy fats. Some nutritionists point to almonds slightly higher concentration of good fats, but the difference is nominal. Almonds have a little bit less saturated fat than peanuts, but they are so close in comparison. Almond is better for vitamin E and magnesium, 2 very important micronutrients. And almond butter has more calcium and iron than a peanut. No matter which nut butter youre choosing, look out for added sugar and preservatives; ingredient lists should include little more than plain old nuts. And when it comes to organic, you have to be more careful with peanuts. Peanuts are just one of those crops like soybeans and corn that are so overgrown and overprocessed in America. Theyre hard to grow, so many pesticides are often used on peanuts. And peanuts are suspects of a fungi called Aflatoxins. The FDA does regulate but you can never be too careful. In my book almond butter all the way!-Paige
Posted on: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 13:50:42 +0000