A few weeks ago, I made almond butter at home for the first time. I have always avoided purchasing almond butter at the grocery store because it can be so pricey.
Whether you choose to make your own almond butter at home or to pick up a jar at the store, be sure check the nutrition label and the ingredients list for hidden additives. Check out this comparison of a few almond butter brands below.
Kristie’s Honey Almond Butter
Store: Homemade
Price: $4.00
Container Size: 16 ounces
Ingredients: Unsalted almonds ($4 at Aldi), Salt, Honey
Calories: 170
Fat: 15g
Sodium: 73mg
Sugar: 1g
MaraNatha Creamy Almond Butter
Store: Target
Price: $7.29
Container Size: 12 ounces
Ingredients: Dry roasted almonds, Organic evaporated cane sugar, Palm oil, Sea salt
Calories: 190
Fat: 16g
Sodium: 65mg
Sugar: 1g
Simply Balanced Creamy Almond Butter
Store: Target
Price: $9.99
Container Size: 10 ounces
Ingredients: Organic almonds
Calories: 190
Fat: 17g
Sodium: 0mg
Sugar: 2g
Justins’ Honey Almond Butter
Store: Walmart
Price: $7.98
Container Size: 12 ounces
Ingredients: Dry roasted almonds, Honey Powder (Sugar, Honey), Palm oil, Sea salt
Calories: 190
Fat: 16g
Sodium: 65mg
Sugar: 4g
Sam’s Choice Slow Roasted Creamy Almond Butter
Store: Walmart
Price: $4.98
Container Size: 12 ounces
Ingredients: Dry roasted almonds, Organic unrefined cane sugar, Palm oil, Sea salt
Calories: 190
Fat: 16g
Sodium: 60mg
Sugar: 3g