Nowadays awareness about health and fitness is increasing rapidly. In such a situation, people are preferring to include healthy options in their everyday food, especially after breakfast or workouts, they want to eat something that is delicious as well as nutritious. The name comes at the top of this list. Peanut butter and almond butter. But the question arises, which of these two is more beneficial? Let’s know the comparison of both from the perspective of nutrition.
Peanut butter is rich in protein and contains healthy fats, fiber, vitamin E, B3, magnesium, folate and phosphorus. At the same time, almond butter is high in vitamin E and at the same time it is rich in monounsaturated fats (good fats), fiber, calcium, iron and potassium. If you want more vitamin E and minerals, then almond butter is a better option. Explain that peanut butter contains about 8 grams of protein per 2 tablespoons. At the same time, about 6.5 grams of protein is found in this quantity in almond butter. Peanut butter in muscles building or high protein diet is slightly better.
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Fats and calories
Both butter contain healthy fats, but almond butter has less saturated fats and more good fats. Both have almost identical calories (190–200), but almond butter is considered healthy for the heart. If you want to keep the heart healthy then Alamand Butter is beneficial. Apart from this, peanut butter is energy booster and helps in controlling blood sugar. At the same time, almond butter is rich in antioxidants and is very beneficial for skin, hair and heart health. Peanut butter costs low and it is easily found in the market. At the same time, Alamand Butter is expensive and may be less available in some places. Peanut butter is a better option for people living in the budget.
You can also make this butter at home
It is also very easy to make them at home. The butter found in the market often contains preservatives and excess sugar, but if you make it at home, it will be pure, healthy and economical. To make peanut butter at home, take a cup of roasted peanuts. Put it in a mixer or food processor and grind it well. Initially it will be made sawdust, but when grinding continuously it will gradually turn into creamy paste. If the mixture looks dry then you can add 1-2 teaspoons of coconut oil. You can also add a pinch of salt and some honey or jaggery to taste. Fill it in an airtight jar and store it in the fridge. Similarly, take a cup of roasted almonds to make almond butter and grind them continuously in the mixer. Almonds are a bit hard, so it may take some time to make it. When the mixture becomes creamy, you can add some almond oil or coconut oil. You can keep the prepared butter safe in the fridge for 2-3 weeks. Both these butter are rich in protein, healthy fats and vitamins and can be eaten with bread, bread or smoothie.
