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Sunbutter Original Sunflower Butter

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Is Sunbutter Original Sunflower Butter healthy?

Sunbutter Original Sunflower Butter scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This sunflower butter is primarily made from roasted sunflower seeds, which are a good source of healthy fats and protein.

How processed is Sunbutter Original Sunflower Butter?

Sunbutter Original Sunflower Butter is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Sunbutter Original Sunflower Butter's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Roasted sunflower seeds counts in its favor; Sugar (cane sugar) is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Sunbutter Original Sunflower Butter

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65 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

$6.79 · 16 oz · $0.42 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Red River Commodities
Category Peanut Butter & Nut Butters
Summary

This sunflower butter is primarily made from roasted sunflower seeds, which are a good source of healthy fats and protein. However, the addition of refined cane sugar introduces empty calories and potential health concerns such as obesity and diabetes. The product is moderately processed, which limits its score despite the presence of beneficial ingredients.

Key ingredients 3

Roasted sunflower seeds
Very Good

This ingredient is a natural source of healthy fats and nutrients, making it a beneficial component of the product.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Sugar (cane sugar)
Bad

Cane sugar adds sweetness but also contributes to excess added sugars, which can be less healthy if consumed in large amounts.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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