Ingredient swap
Almond Butter vs Almonds
Almond Butter has 21 g protein and 614 calories per 100 g; almonds has 21.2 g and 579. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of almond butter (256 g) ≈ 1¾ cup of almonds.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Almond Butter | Almonds |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 614 | 579 better |
| Protein | 21 g | 21.2 g |
| Carbs | 18.8 gbetter | 21.6 g |
| Fat | 55.5 g | 49.9 g |
| Fiber | 10.3 g | 12.5 gbetter |
| Sugar | 4.4 g | 4.4 g |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 1 mgbetter |
| 1 cup weighs | 256 g | 143 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use almonds instead of almond butter?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of almond butter (256 g) ≈ 1¾ cup of almonds.
Which has more protein?
Almonds, with 21.2 g per 100 g versus 21 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Almonds, with 579 calories per 100 g.