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Old 21-07-2006, 03:23 PM   #29 (permalink)
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Total weight: 100 grams
Almond butter, plain, without salt added

Calories: 633

Total Fat in grams: 59.1
Saturated Fat in grams: 5.602
Polyunsaturated Fat in grams: 12.402
Monounsaturated Fat in grams: 38.374
Cholesterol in mg: 0
Carbohydrate in grams: 21.22
Fiber in grams: 3.7
Protein in grams: 15.08
Sodium in mg: 11

Compared to peanut butter..
Total weight: 100 grams
Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt

Calories: 593

Total Fat in grams: 51.03
Saturated Fat in grams: 10.344
Polyunsaturated Fat in grams: 13.788
Monounsaturated Fat in grams: 24.276
Cholesterol in mg: 0
Carbohydrate in grams: 19.28
Fiber in grams: 5.9
Protein in grams: 25.21
Sodium in mg: 17

There are more calories in the Almond butter but the fats are better. Although, there's more protein in the peanut butter.
Still, it might be a good substitute if you don't like the taste of peanuts.
I also used to use reduced fat condensed milk.
By the way, good log.
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