Common questions

Is Creamy Almond Butter healthy?

Creamy Almond Butter scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This almond butter contains dry roasted almonds, which are nutrient-dense and provide healthy fats, protein, and fiber.

How processed is Creamy Almond Butter?

Creamy Almond Butter is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Creamy Almond Butter's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, DRY ROASTED ALMONDS, SEA SALT count in its favor; PALM OIL, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Creamy Almond Butter

Name: Creamy Almond Butter
Brand: Simple Truth

Simple Truth

Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2

Harmful ingredients 2

Owned by Kroger

Category Peanut Butter & Nut Butters

Summary

This almond butter contains dry roasted almonds, which are nutrient-dense and provide healthy fats, protein, and fiber. However, the inclusion of palm oil, a highly processed oil with environmental concerns and high saturated fat content, detracts from its healthiness. Additionally, the presence of organic cane sugar and sea salt adds to the processing level, limiting the product's score despite its otherwise beneficial ingredients.

Key ingredients 4

DRY ROASTED ALMONDS

Good

Almonds are a natural source of healthy fats, protein, and fiber, making them a nutritious base for almond butter.

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SEA SALT

Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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PALM OIL

Bad

Palm oil is often associated with environmental concerns and contains saturated fats that may impact heart health.

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ORGANIC CANE SUGAR

Bad

Organic cane sugar adds sweetness but contributes to added calories and potential blood sugar spikes.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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