Food compare · 2026
Peanut butter vs Almond butter
Peanut butter vs Almond butter compared per 100 g — use protein density, fat profile, and the goal of the swap to pick.
Per 100 g
Macro table
| Metric | Peanut butter | Almond butter |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 588 kcal | 614 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g | 21 g |
| Carbs | 20 g | 18 g |
| Fat | 50 g | 56 g |
| Fiber | 6 g | 10 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 4.3 g | 3.4 g |
Reference macros from AskCalories food pages (USDA FoodData Central where available). Your plate still needs portion and cooking-fat edits.
What each is for
Decision rule
Both are spoonable nut butters with similar calories per tablespoon. Pick peanut butter when you want slightly more protein per scoop and a lower price; pick almond butter when you want a milder taste and a bit more fiber from almonds.
Pick Peanut butter when
Budget meal prep, classic PB toast/oatmeal, and measured spoonfuls where protein density edges out.
Pick Almond butter when
You prefer almond flavor or want the small fiber bump and do not mind paying more per jar.
Caveats
- Two tablespoons are easy to undershoot on a sticky spoon — weigh nut butters.
- Added sugar or palm oil in commercial jars changes macros more than peanut vs almond.
Food notes
🥜 Peanut butter
~95 kcal per tbsp. Most people serve 2-3 tbsp without knowing — measure for accurate logs.
🥜 Almond butter
~100 kcal per tbsp. Higher monounsaturated fat than peanut butter, similar protein.
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