Is almond butter just as healthy as eating almonds? The definitive comparison
                                
                                
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                                According to the Almond Board of California, studies have shown that the number of calories absorbed from whole almonds is significantly lower than traditionally calculated. This surprising fact points to a critical difference between whole almonds and almond butter, challenging the assumption that they are nutritional equals.