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Almond Butter

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Is Almond Butter healthy?

Almond Butter scores 70/100 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 a nutrient-dense whole food rich in healthy fats, protein, and fiber.

How processed is Almond Butter?

Almond Butter is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Almond Butter's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Dry Roasted Almonds, Sea Salt count in its favor; Cane Sugar, Palm Oil 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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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by CVS Health
Category Butter
Summary

This almond butter contains dry roasted almonds, which are a nutrient-dense whole food rich in healthy fats, protein, and fiber. However, the inclusion of cane sugar and palm oil introduces refined sugars and less desirable fats, which can impact health negatively if consumed in excess. The product is processed, limiting its score due to the presence of added sugars and oils, despite having some beneficial ingredients.

Key ingredients 4

Dry Roasted Almonds
Good

Dry roasted 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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Cane Sugar
Bad

Cane sugar adds sweetness but provides empty calories with little nutritional benefit, which can contribute to excess sugar intake.

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Palm Oil
Bad

Palm oil is high in saturated fats and has environmental concerns, which may impact heart health and sustainability.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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