Groundnut Paste vs Peanut butter

A side-by-side guide to substituting Peanut butter for Groundnut Paste (or vice versa).

Quick answer

Peanut butter works as a 1:1 swap for Groundnut Paste in most recipes.

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Groundnut Paste

Base unit: tbsp

Read the full guide: Groundnut Paste

Peanut butter

Conversion: 1:1 substitution (use the same amount)

Tags: commonvegandairy-free

Notes: Nearly identical; use natural peanut butter without added sugar or oil for closest match to pure groundnut paste.

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When to use Peanut butter instead of Groundnut Paste

Nearly identical; use natural peanut butter without added sugar or oil for closest match to pure groundnut paste. The conversion is 1:1 substitution (use the same amount).

Common questions

Can I substitute Peanut butter for Groundnut Paste?

Yes — Nearly identical; use natural peanut butter without added sugar or oil for closest match to pure groundnut paste. Ratio: 1:1 substitution (use the same amount).

What's the conversion ratio for Groundnut Paste to Peanut butter?

1:1 substitution (use the same amount). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.

Are Groundnut Paste and Peanut butter interchangeable?

They are similar in most uses, but Nearly identical; use natural peanut butter without added sugar or oil for closest match to pure groundnut paste..

Is Peanut butter a better substitute than other options for Groundnut Paste?

Peanut butter is one of the options SubSwap lists for Groundnut Paste. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Groundnut Paste substitutes.

Looking for more Groundnut Paste substitutes beyond Peanut butter?

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