Honey vs. Almond Butter
Nutrition comparison of Honey and Almond Butter
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honey
versus
almond butter
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honey and almond butter:
- Both almond butter and honey are high in calories.
- Almond butter has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Almond butter is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honey (Honey) and Almond Butter (Nuts, almond butter, plain, with salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both almond butter and honey are high in calories. Almond butter has 102% more calories than honey - almond butter has 614 calories per 100 grams and honey has 304 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, honey is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to almond butter per calorie. Honey has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for almond butter, 13:11:76 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Honey | Almond Butter | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 11% |
| Fat | ~ | 76% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Honey is high in carbohydrates and almond butter has 77% less carbohydrates than honey - almond butter has 18.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and honey has 82.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Almond butter is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 50 times more dietary fiber than honey - almond butter has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and honey has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Honey is high in sugar and almond butter has 92% less sugar than honey - almond butter has 6.3g of sugar per 100 grams and honey has 82.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Almond butter is an excellent source of protein and it has 68 times more protein than honey - almond butter has 21g of protein per 100 grams and honey has 0.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Almond butter is high in saturated fat and honey has less saturated fat than almond butter - almond butter has 6.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Honey and almond butter contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - honey has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Almond butter and honey contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - almond butter has 0.3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond butter is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than honey - almond butter has 24.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Almond butter has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Honey | Almond Butter | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.041 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.038 MG | 0.939 MG |
| Niacin | 0.121 MG | 3.155 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.068 MG | 0.318 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 53 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Almond butter is an excellent source of calcium and it has 56 times more calcium than honey - almond butter has 347mg of calcium per 100 grams and honey has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Almond butter is an excellent source of iron and it has 731% more iron than honey - almond butter has 3.5mg of iron per 100 grams and honey has 0.42mg of iron.
potassium
Almond butter is an excellent source of potassium and it has 13 times more potassium than honey - almond butter has 748mg of potassium per 100 grams and honey has 52mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Honey or Almond Butter .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Honey (Honey) and Almond Butter (Nuts, almond butter, plain, with salt added) .
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FAQ
Does almond butter or honey contain more calories in 100 grams?Both almond butter and honey are high in calories. Almond butter has 100% more calories than honey - almond butter has 614 calories in 100g and honey has 304 calories.
Does almond butter or honey have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honey is high in carbohydrates and almond butter has 80% fewer carbohydrates than honey - almond butter has 18.8g of carbs for 100g and honey has 82.4g of carbohydrates.
Does almond butter or honey contain more calcium?
Almond butter is a rich source of calcium and it has 56 times more calcium than honey - almond butter has 347mg of calcium in 100 grams and honey has 6mg of calcium.
Does almond butter or honey contain more iron?
Almond butter is an abundant source of iron and it has 730% more iron than honey - almond butter has 3.5mg of iron in 100 grams and honey has 0.42mg of iron.
Does almond butter or honey contain more potassium?
Almond butter is a rich source of potassium and it has 13 times more potassium than honey - almond butter has 748mg of potassium in 100 grams and honey has 52mg of potassium.