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Medically reviewed by Melissa Nieves, LND Nut butters, like almond butter and peanut butter, are known to help satisfy hunger ...

Both almond and peanut butter offer distinct benefits, but they are not one-size-fits-all options. For those with nut allergies, for instance, peanut butter is not an option.

Peanut and almond butters offer distinct advantages for bone health, with peanut butter providing magnesium, phosphorus, and ...

“However, peanut butter has 25 times more selenium than almond butter, four times more vitamin B6, two times more folate, and 1.5 times more biotin.” (Selenium is an essential mineral that our ...

It's true that no two almond butters are quite the same. For a deliciously simple spread that's a cut above the rest, be sure ...

Though almond butter is slightly higher in MUFAs and certain micronutrients, peanut butter is still a great source of healthy fats. Plus, it's considerably cheaper than almond butter.

Nutritionally, both almond butter and peanut butter have similar amounts of calories, protein, carbohydrates, potassium, and zinc per serving. But beyond that, there's a clear winner.

Peanut butter protein: Peanut butter is also a good source of protein, offering almost the same amount per serving as almond butter with 7.01 grams of protein per two tablespoons.

Fat and cholesterol “In terms of fat, almond butter has a bit more, 18 to 20 grams per serving, primarily from heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, while peanut butter has 16 to 18 grams,” says Iu.