USDA-derived comparison

Almond Butter vs Almonds

Almond Butter leads for Calcium; Almonds answers with Vitamin B2 and Vitamin B1.

Who each is for: Choose almond Butter for calcium. Choose almonds for vitamin B2 and vitamin B1.

Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.

Almond Butter

Typical serving: 1 tbsp (16g)

32/100

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Almonds

Typical serving: 1 handful (28g)

33/100

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Side by side, per 100g

The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.

NutrientAlmond ButterAlmonds
Calories614 kcal579 kcal
Protein21 g21 g
Carbs19 g22 g
Fat56 g50 g
Fiber10 g13 g
Sat fat7 g4 g
Sodium227 mg1 mg
Potassium748 mg733 mg
Calcium347 mg269 mg
Iron3.5 mg3.7 mg
Magnesium279 mg270 mg
Zinc3.3 mg3.1 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Folate53 µg44 µg

Servings differ: 1 tbsp of almond butter is about 16g, 1 handful of almonds about 28g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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