For most of us, peanut butter needs no introduction. This favorite slather-on-everything staple has been a go-to for runners and non-runners alike as a satisfying source of calories. These days ...

Price: $8.99-$13.99 You could very well slap Eliot's Adult Nut Butters on a piece of bread with jelly for a more sophisticated PB&J—or just take a spoon straight to the jar.

Peanut butter is a protein-packed spread popular around the world. It's made of ground peanuts—often roasted first—blended into a thick paste. The final product contains a range of nutrients ...

According to myplate.gov, the general recommended daily intake of protein is 5-6 ounces for adults. One tablespoon of peanut butter or ½ ounce of nuts equals one ounce for this daily intake.

Protein: Both nut butters are very high in protein. However, peanut butter has a slight edge, around 7 to 8 grams per serving, compared to 6 to 7 grams in almond butter.

Peanut butter is also packed with good-for-you nutrition, though. For comparison, here’s what you’ll get in a tablespoon of peanut butter, according to the USDA Nutrient Database:. 96 calories ...

Nutritionally, both almond butter and peanut butter have similar amounts of calories, protein, carbohydrates, potassium, and zinc per serving. But beyond that, there's a clear winner.