Almond butter
Almond butter is a type of nut butter. It is made by grinding almonds (either raw or roasted) until the fat separates enough. It can either have a crunchy or creamy texture. It might be a good alternative to peanut butter for those who have a peanut allergy or those who avoid legumes.
Nutrition
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 2,648 kJ (633 kcal) |
| Carbohydrates | 21 g |
| - Dietary fiber | 3.7 g |
| Fat | 59 g |
| - saturated | 5.6 g |
| - monounsaturated | 38.3 g |
| - polyunsaturated | 12.4 g |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Zinc | 3 mg (30%) |
| Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA Nutrient database | |
Almond butter is high in monounsaturated fats,[1] calcium, potassium, iron and manganese.[2] It is thought to be a good source of riboflavin, phosphorus, and copper,[2] and a good source of vitamin E,[3] magnesium, and fiber.[1] Almond butter also has dietary protein.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Calories in Almonds - Nutrition and Health Facts". About.com. Archived from the original on 31 March 2014. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 USDA.gov Archived 2011-10-22 at the Wayback Machine Sunflower Seed Butter and Almond Butter as Nutrient-Rich Alternatives to Peanut Butter
- ↑ Vitamin E and Minerals: Eye Nutrition from Nuts Archived 2010-07-01 at the Wayback Machine - AllAboutVision.com