Nutritional Information of Nut Butters
Peanut vs. Almond: Find Out Which Nut Butter Is Better For You
Raise your hand if you grew up on Jif or Skippy. Aah, it brings back memories, doesn't it? But now that you're a health-conscious adult, you wouldn't let your bread go near that jar of hydrogenated oil, sugar, and salt. Yep, it's only all-natural peanut butter for you, made simply with the goodness of peanuts. But don't limit yourself to this one smear — nut butters can be made with any type of nut or seed. Whether you pick up a jar or whip up your own, here's a nutritional comparison in case you were wondering how bad your cashew butter addiction really is.
| 2 Tablespoons | Calories | Total Fat (grams) | Saturated Fat (grams) | Carbs (grams) | Fiber (grams) | Protein (grams) | Calcium (milligrams) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almond Butter | 190 | 16 | 1.5 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 80 |
| Cashew Butter | 190 | 15 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 20 |
| Cashew, Almond, and Sunflower Seed Butter | 188 | 15.8 | 2.2 | 9 | 2.2 | 6 | 40 |
| Cashew Macadamia Butter | 200 | 18 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 20 |
| Hazelnut Butter | 180 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 40 |
| Macadamia Nut Butter | 230 | 24 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 20 |
| Peanut Butter | 190 | 16 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 20 |
| Soy Nut Butter | 190 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 30 |
| Sunflower Seed Butter | 210 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 20 |
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