Almond butter facts for kids
Trader Joe's store brand almond butter
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| Type | Spread |
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| Main ingredients | Almonds |
Almond butter is a yummy food paste made by grinding almonds. It's a type of nut butter. You can find it in two main styles: crunchy or smooth.
Sometimes, the oil in almond butter can separate. This is called "stir" almond butter, meaning you need to stir it before using. Other types are "no-stir" because they are mixed to prevent oil separation.
Almonds used for the butter can be raw (not cooked) or roasted (cooked with heat). This happens before they are ground into butter.
Almond Butter vs. Peanut Butter
Almond butter is a great choice if you have peanut allergies. It's also good if you just don't like the taste of peanuts.
Almond butter has more good things for your body than peanut butter. It contains more fiber, calcium, potassium, iron, and manganese. It also has less saturated fat.
Almonds are a type of tree nut. Peanuts are actually legumes, like beans. So, if you want to avoid legumes, almond butter is a good option.
What's in Almond Butter?
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
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| Energy | 2,648 kJ (633 kcal) |
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21 g
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| Dietary fiber | 3.7 g |
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59 g
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| Saturated | 5.6 g |
| Monounsaturated | 38.3 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 12.4 g |
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Protein
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15 g
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| Minerals | Quantity
%DV†
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| Zinc |
32%
3 mg |
| †Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults. | |
Almond butter is packed with healthy fats called monounsaturated fats. It's also high in important minerals like calcium, potassium, iron, and manganese.
It's a good source of riboflavin, phosphorus, and copper. Plus, it's an excellent source of vitamin E, magnesium, and fiber. Almond butter also gives you dietary protein, which helps your body grow strong.
See also
In Spanish: Manteca de almendra para niños
