Is the almond in this product a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the primary ingredient is almonds, a tree‑nut, so anyone allergic to nuts should avoid this almond butter.

Based on its ingredient list, can this almond butter be considered suitable for vegan and kosher diets, and are there any sustainability concerns?

The product contains only almonds and palm oil, both plant‑based, and it carries a kosher certification, making it vegan‑compatible; however, the inclusion of palm oil raises sustainability issues because its cultivation can impact tropical forests.

How does the relatively high fat and protein content of this almond butter affect its suitability for weight management or low‑carb eating plans?

With 17 g of fat and 7 g of protein per 100 g, the butter is energy‑dense but low in carbs and sugar, so it fits well in low‑carb or ketogenic diets, yet portion control is important for weight‑management due to its calorie load.

Sam's Choice • 12 oz

Creamy Almond Butter

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Creamy Almond Butter is a plant‑based spread classified in the “Fat and sauces” group of the PNNS. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and belongs to the low‑processing NOVA 2 category, offering 17 g fat (2 g saturated), 1 g sugar and no added salt per 100 g, with 7 g protein and 4 g fiber. While the moderate fat and calorie levels keep it richer than many spreads, the presence of palm oil and a relatively high saturated‑fat proportion are nutritional drawbacks.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal594 kcal

Fat17 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Trans Fat0 g

Carbohydrates7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar spreads, this almond butter contains far less total fat (17 g vs 76.6 g), saturated fat (2 g vs 21.7 g), sugar (1 g vs 3.6 g) and salt (0 g vs 0.39 g), while providing more protein (7 g vs 3.6 g), more fiber (4 g vs 2.7 g) and slightly more carbohydrates (7 g vs 5.6 g).

Ingredients

almonds, palm oil,

84%

35%

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Trader Joe's

16 oz