Almonds vs Butter
Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving
Which is Healthier?
Almonds is generally healthier
Almonds comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 4 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (579 vs 717), more protein (21g vs 0.9g), more fiber (12.5g vs 0g), less sodium (1mg vs 11mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.
Quick Summary
Fewer Calories
Almonds
579 kcal
More Protein
Almonds
21g
More Fiber
Almonds
12.5g
Less Sugar
Butter
0.1g
Visual Comparison
Caloriesper 100g
Almonds
579
Butter
717
Proteinper 100g
Almonds
21g
Butter
0.9g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Almonds
22g
Butter
0.1g
Fatper 100g
Almonds
50g
Butter
81g
Side-by-Side Nutrition Table
Serving Size Comparison
All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:
Almonds
Per 100g:579 calories
Per cup (150g):869 calories
Per serving (85g):492 calories
Butter
Per 100g:717 calories
Per cup (150g):1076 calories
Per serving (85g):609 calories
Diet Compatibility
Almonds
High-ProteinVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium
Butter
KetoLow-CarbVegetarianLow-Sodium
When to Choose Almonds
- ✓Lower in calories (579 vs 717)
- ✓Higher in protein (21g vs 0.9g)
- ✓More fiber (12.5g vs 0g)
- ✓Lower sodium (1mg vs 11mg)
Common Uses
SnackingToppingsTrail mixBaking
When to Choose Butter
- ✓Lower in carbs (0.1g vs 22g)
- ✓Less sugar (0.1g vs 4.4g)
Common Uses
BreakfastSnacksCooking ingredientPost-workout