Sunflower Seed Butter and Almond Butter as Nutrient-Rich Alternatives to Peanut Butter

• Published in: Journal of the American Dietetic Association Vol. 110; no. 9; p. A52
• Main Authors: Thomas, R, Gebhardt, S.E
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Chicago Elsevier Inc 01-09-2010; Elsevier Limited
• Subjects: Gastroenterology and Hepatology; Internal Medicine; Nutrients; Nutrition research; School lunches
• ISSN: 0002-8223; 2212-2672; 1878-3570; 2212-2680
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jada.2010.06.189

An abstract of a study by Thomas and Gebhardt comparing the nutrient composition between sunflower seed butter and almond butter to peanut butter is presented. Results for the sunflower seed and almond butters were compared to existing nutrient data for peanut butter in SR using Student's t-tests. Sunflower seed butter had significantly more monounsaturated fat, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, and selenium than either almond or peanut butter. Almond butter had significantly more fiber, calcium, and potassium than sunflower seed or peanut butter. Sunflower seed and almond butter had significantly more iron, manganese, and vitamin E, and less saturated fat than peanut butter.