Grocery Shopping Showdown
- By Matthew Kadey, M.S., R.D.
- Published Nov 12, 2012
- Updated Dec 17, 2012 at 4:13 PM UTC
Almond butter vs. peanut butter
The champ: almond butter
Sweeter tasting than peanut butter, the almond spread contains more bone-building magnesium and calcium as well as additional levels of the potent antioxidant vitamin E. There is also more monounsaturated fat, shown to improve cholesterol numbers, making almond butter a champion for heart health. When possible, select brands that only list one ingredient: almonds!