Almond Butter vs Original
Overall, Almond Butter has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 7 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Almond Butter | Original |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | a | c |
| NOVA group | 2 | 4 |
| Calories | 625 kcal | 443 kcal |
| Fat | 53.1 g | 50 g |
| Saturated fat | 7.8 g | 2 g |
| Sugars | 6.3 g | 8 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 1.4 g |
| Fiber | 9.4 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 21.9 g | 0.5 g |
| Additives | 0 | 5 |
| Allergens | Nuts | Milk, Soybeans |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Original has 29% fewer calories (443 kcal vs 625 kcal).
- Original has 74% less saturated fat (2 g vs 7.8 g).
- Almond Butter has 22% less sugar (6.3 g vs 8 g).
- Almond Butter has no salt, while Original has 1.4 g.
- Almond Butter has 100% more fiber (9.4 g vs 0 g).
- Almond Butter has 98% more protein (21.9 g vs 0.5 g).
- Almond Butter has the better Nutri-Score.
- Almond Butter is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Almond Butter lists: Nuts.
- Only Original lists: Milk, Soybeans.
Ingredients
Almond Butter
Almonds, palm oil.
Original
óleos vegetais (girassol (25%), linhaça, soja e colza em proporções variáveis), matérias gordas vegetais (gordura de palmiste** e estearina de palma**, em proporções variáveis), água, sal (1,4%), emulsionantes (lecitina, mono e diglicéridos de ácidos gordos), soro de LEITE em pó, conservante (sorbato de potássio), regulador de acidez (ácido cítrico), aromas naturais, corante (carotenos), vitamina E, vitamina A e vitamina D.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Almond Butter or Original?
Overall, Almond Butter has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Original has fewer calories: 443 kcal versus 625 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Almond Butter has less sugar: 6.3 g versus 8 g per 100 g.