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.
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.
| Nutrient | Almond Butter | Almonds |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 614 kcal | 579 kcal |
| Protein | 21 g | 21 g |
| Carbs | 19 g | 22 g |
| Fat | 56 g | 50 g |
| Fiber | 10 g | 13 g |
| Sat fat | 7 g | 4 g |
| Sodium | 227 mg | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 748 mg | 733 mg |
| Calcium | 347 mg | 269 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 3.7 mg |
| Magnesium | 279 mg | 270 mg |
| Zinc | 3.3 mg | 3.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Folate | 53 µg | 44 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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