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While nut butters are considered a healthy food, not all nut butters are created equal.According to our five nutritional experts, almond butter is the healthiest nut butter, followed closely by peanut butter.It’s equally important to consider what other ingredients are in the nut butter and avoid options with hydrogenated oils or added sugar.<\/p>\n

In the last few decades, nut<\/a> butters have soared to the top of the pop culture health food<\/a> roster. But not all nut butters are created equal\u2014nutritionally, at least! With so many new brands crowding the shelves, it can be difficult to know what to choose. <\/p>\n

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I did a deep dive into the healthiest nut butters, consulting five different nutritionists and food scientists for their takes. Here\u2019s everything you need to know about the healthiest nut butters and what you should be looking for in the grocery store aisle.<\/p>\n

What Is The Healthiest Nut Butter?<\/p>\n

Almond butter is undeniably the healthiest nut butter. According to nutritionist and health coach Jessica Cording<\/a>, it\u2019s \u201crich in vitamin E, magnesium, and heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.\u201d Jessica Gavin<\/a>, certified culinary scientist, shares that it\u2019s also a \u201cgood source of fiber and calcium\u201d while containing only \u201chalf the saturated fat\u201d that peanut butter does. And if you\u2019re concerned about your protein intake (who isn\u2019t, these days?), a two-tablespoon serving will net you 7 grams, significantly more than many other nut butters.<\/p>\n

Close behind almond butter is peanut butter. While it does contain more saturated fat than almond butter, registered associate nutritionist Caoilfhionn Gilvarry shares that it has \u201chigh levels of folate and niacin,\u201d which is \u201cimportant for aiding metabolism, cell growth, and cell functioning.\u201d It also brings \u201chigh levels of fiber\u201d as well as slightly more protein than even almond butter. Peanut butter lovers: take a breath. This staple nut butter is still a great option.<\/p>\n

Related StoryWhat To Look For In A Healthy Nut Butter<\/p>\n

But finding the healthiest nut butter is about more than just the specific nut in that nut butter. All the nutritionists I spoke with unanimously agreed that the most important factor in determining the health benefits of a specific nut butter is the additional ingredients that may (or may not) come with it. Across the board, they recommended we keep it as simple as possible.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would look for a pure nut butter that has no added anything,\u201d nutritionist Brianna Sommer says. She adds that \u201cit\u2019s easy to add a pinch of salt or a squeeze of honey…to make it palatable,\u201d rather than opting for whatever the \u201cmanufacturer has decided to include.\u201d Melissa Karp, registered dietitian nutritionist & founder of MPM Nutrition<\/a>, agrees, advising us to avoid nut butters with \u201cadded sugars or extra oils.\u201d However, she does encourage us not to \u201cfear the salt\u201d when choosing a nut butter, since it \u201cmakes it more satisfying\u201d without adding a crazy amount of sodium to our diet.<\/p>\n

The general rule of thumb? Opt for products with minimal added ingredients. Keep in mind this means you might need to refrigerate your nut butter after opening and stir it to redistribute the oil. <\/p>\n

The Best Brands Of Healthy Nut Butter<\/p>\n

In many cases, the healthiest version of health foods can get pretty pricey. Fortunately, this isn\u2019t the case with nut butter, since many grocery store brands have their own all-natural nut butters. \u201cThis is a great way to enjoy good quality for less,\u201d Cording says. Karp agrees, but cautions that we should double-check the nutrition label: \u201cstore brands often offer several varieties, some healthier than others.\u201d <\/p>\n

On the other hand, if you\u2019re willing to shell out a little more money, there are specific brands of premium nut butters that our nutritionists specifically recommended. Gavin and Karp love MaraNatha\u2019s almond butter, while Giverry prefers Once Again\u2019s almond or peanut butter. Karp also likes Once Again. And while it might not be the newest, most trendy brand, I can personally recommend Smucker\u2019s all-natural. I\u2019ve used it since I was a kid, and it\u2019s still my go-to.<\/p>\n

Shop Nutritionists’ Favorite Nut Butters\"Natural<\/a>MaraNatha Natural Creamy Almond Butter\"Organic<\/a>Once Again Organic Creamy Peanut Butter\"Organics<\/a>Artisana Organics Raw Almond Butter<\/p>\n

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