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Almond butter
Calories & nutrition facts
plain, with salt added
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 614 kcal —
- Protein 21 g 42%
- Carbohydrate 8.5 g 3%
- Fat 56 g 71%
- Saturated fat 6.6 g 33%
- Fibre 10 g 37%
- Sugars 6.3 g —
- Sodium 227 mg 10%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 24.2 mg 161%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.04 mg 3%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.94 mg 72%
- Niacin (B3) 3.2 mg 20%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.32 mg 6%
- Vitamin B6 0.1 mg 6%
- Folate (B9) 53 µg 13%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 52.1 mg 9%
Minerals
- Calcium 347 mg 27%
- Iron 3.5 mg 19%
- Magnesium 279 mg 66%
- Phosphorus 508 mg 41%
- Potassium 748 mg 16%
- Zinc 3.3 mg 30%
- Copper 0.93 mg 104%
- Manganese 2.1 mg 93%
- Selenium 2.4 µg 4%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 614 | 21 g | 8.5 g | 56 g |
| 1 × tbsp | 16 g | 98 | 3.4 g | 1.4 g | 8.9 g |
| 1 × cup | 250 g | 1535 | 52 g | 21 g | 139 g |
| 2 × tbsp | 32 g | 196 | 6.7 g | 2.7 g | 18 g |
| ½ × tbsp | 8 g | 49 | 1.7 g | 0.7 g | 4.4 g |
| 3 × tbsp | 48 g | 295 | 10 g | 4.1 g | 27 g |
| 4 × tbsp | 64 g | 393 | 13 g | 5.5 g | 36 g |
Similar foods
- Sweet almond butter(100 % pure)559 kcal / 100 g
- Almond butter sandwichon white bread397 kcal / 100 g
- Almond spreadadded sugar & salt584 kcal / 100 g
- Cashew butterplain, with salt added609 kcal / 100 g
- Almondsdry roasted, with salt added598 kcal / 100 g
- Sunflower seed butter617 kcal / 100 g
- Peanut butterwithout added salt551 kcal / 100 g
- Oil roasted almondswith salt added607 kcal / 100 g
- Sesame butterfrom whole seed, paste587 kcal / 100 g
- Cream peanut
Questions about Almond butter
How much almond butter is a sensible portion?
A level tablespoon is about 16 g; spread it on toast or stir it into porridge rather than eating it straight from the jar. That portion provides 98 kcal and 3.4 g of protein.
How do you stop almond butter separating?
Stir it thoroughly from the bottom when you first open the jar, where the dense almond solids settle. After that, keep it tightly closed and store it as directed on the jar; chilling can make it firmer and harder to spread.
Can you use almond butter in cooking?
Yes. Whisk a spoonful with warm water, soy sauce, lime juice and a little ginger for a quick noodle or salad dressing; add the water gradually until it turns smooth. You can also stir it into porridge or blend it into a smoothie.
What goes well with almond butter?
It works especially well with sliced banana or apple on toast, and with oats, yoghurt or dates. For a savoury meal, combine it with lime, ginger and chilli as a sauce for noodles or roasted vegetables.
Can you replace peanut butter with almond butter?
Usually, yes: use the same amount in sandwiches, porridge and many baking recipes. Almond butter has 21 g protein per 100 g, compared with 31.5 g in peanut butter, so it is less protein-rich.
Is almond butter more nutritious than whole almonds?
They are close: both provide 21 g protein per 100 g, while whole almonds provide 10.9 g fibre and almond butter 10 g. Almond butter is easier to spread or blend, but whole almonds give you something to chew.
Is almond butter suitable for someone with a nut allergy?
No. Almonds are tree nuts, and almond butter can cause a serious allergic reaction; avoid it if you have an almond or relevant tree-nut allergy. It may also be unsuitable for people with peanut allergy because products can be cross-contaminated.
Can young children eat almond butter?
Smooth almond butter can be offered in a thin layer or loosened with yoghurt or porridge; never give a thick spoonful, which can be sticky and difficult to swallow. Keep children seated and supervise them while they eat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 168603 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
