Butter, Unsalted vs. Almond Butter
Nutrition comparison of Butter, Unsalted and Almond Butter
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
butter, unsalted
versus
almond butter
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in butter, unsalted and almond butter:
- Both almond butter and butter, unsalted are high in calories and saturated fat.
- Almond butter has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, butter, unsalted contains more Vitamin B12.
- Almond butter is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Butter, unsalted has 103.5 times less sugar than almond butter.
- Butter, unsalted has 312.6 times less carbohydrates than almond butter.
- Butter, unsalted is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) and Almond Butter (Nuts, almond butter, plain, with salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both almond butter and butter, unsalted are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has 17% more calories than almond butter - almond butter has 614 calories per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, butter, unsalted is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to almond butter per calorie. Butter, unsalted has a macronutrient ratio of 0:0:100 and for almond butter, 13:11:76 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Butter, Unsalted | Almond Butter | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 11% |
| Fat | 100% | 76% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Butter, unsalted has 312.6 times less carbohydrates than almond butter - almond butter has 18.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Almond butter is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than butter, unsalted - almond butter has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and butter, unsalted does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Butter, unsalted has 103.5 times less sugar than almond butter - almond butter has 6.3g of sugar per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Almond butter is an excellent source of protein and it has 23 times more protein than butter, unsalted - almond butter has 21g of protein per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.85g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both almond butter and butter, unsalted are high in saturated fat. Butter, unsalted has 671% more saturated fat than almond butter - almond butter has 6.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 50.5g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Butter, unsalted is high in cholesterol and almond butter has less cholesterol than butter, unsalted - butter, unsalted has 215mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and almond butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Butter, unsalted is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than almond butter - butter, unsalted has 684ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond butter is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 944% more Vitamin E than butter, unsalted - almond butter has 24.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Butter, unsalted has more Vitamin K than almond butter - butter, unsalted has 7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond butter does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Almond butter has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, butter, unsalted contains more Vitamin B12.
| Butter, Unsalted | Almond Butter | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 0.939 MG |
| Niacin | 0.042 MG | 3.155 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.11 MG | 0.318 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.003 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 53 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Almond butter is an excellent source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than butter, unsalted - almond butter has 347mg of calcium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Almond butter is an excellent source of iron and it has 173 times more iron than butter, unsalted - almond butter has 3.5mg of iron per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Almond butter is an excellent source of potassium and it has 30 times more potassium than butter, unsalted - almond butter has 748mg of potassium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Butter, Unsalted | Almond Butter | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 158 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, butter, unsalted has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than almond butter per 100 grams.
| Butter, Unsalted | Almond Butter | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 1.18 G | 0.007 G |
| Total | 1.18 G | 0.007 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond butter has more linoleic acid than butter, unsalted per 100 grams.
| Butter, Unsalted | Almond Butter | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.138 G | 0.011 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.83 G | 13.605 G |
| Total | 1.968 G | 13.616 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) and Almond Butter (Nuts, almond butter, plain, with salt added) .
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FAQ
Does almond butter or butter, unsalted contain more calories in 100 grams?Both almond butter and butter, unsalted are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has 20% more calories than almond butter - almond butter has 614 calories in 100g and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.
Does almond butter or butter, unsalted contain more calcium?
Almond butter is a rich source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than butter, unsalted - almond butter has 347mg of calcium in 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of calcium.
Does almond butter or butter, unsalted contain more iron?
Almond butter is an abundant source of iron and it has 173 times more iron than butter, unsalted - almond butter has 3.5mg of iron in 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.02mg of iron.
Does almond butter or butter, unsalted contain more potassium?
Almond butter is a rich source of potassium and it has 30 times more potassium than butter, unsalted - almond butter has 748mg of potassium in 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of potassium.