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Nut butters: compare ingredients, then choose.
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Compare almond and peanut butter ingredients, including added oils and sweeteners.
The short answer
Our picks for nut butters
Top of the shelfArtisana Organics Organic Raw Almond Butter, Artisana Organics Organic Raw Cashew Butter, and Wilderness Poets Cashew Butter – Raw, Organic each score 100/100. 33 products tie at 100; these 3 have the shortest labels. Use Compare by in the table to separate the rest.
Also strongWilderness Poets Cashew Butter – Roasted, Organic (100), Wilderness Poets Extra Crunchy Pistachio Nut Butter – Roasted, Organic (100), and Wilderness Poets Pistachio Butter – Ultra Creamy Organic (100).
Clear noReese's Spreads, Peanut Butter Chocolate (lists seed oils, artificial preservatives and hydrogenated oils), Peter Pan Peanut Butter Twin Pack (lists seed oils and hydrogenated oils), Skippy Creamy Peanut Butter (lists seed oils and hydrogenated oils), plus 10 more with a listed group. We also can’t vouch for the 19 products without a verified current label; treat them as “not yet”.
Ranked from 119 of 138 products with current labels. Every product is in the table below; a score reflects labels and claims, not nutrition, allergies or safety.
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| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Buy on Amazon ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-19 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Raw Almond Butter”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-19 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Buy on Amazon ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-19 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Raw Cashew Butter”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-19 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Georgia Grown Organic Peanuts, Kosher Sea Salt. Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-11 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Creamy Peanut Butter”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-11 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Georgia Grown Organic Peanuts, Kosher Sea Salt. Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-11 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Crunchy Peanut Butter”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-11 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients ORGANIC DRY ROASTED ALMONDS., Available in 12 oz. jars Label checked 2026-10-17 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-17 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Creamy Almond Butter”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-17 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients ORGANIC DRY ROASTED PEANUTS, SEA SALT. Label checked 2026-10-17 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-17 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Crunchy Peanut Butter”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-17 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Buy on Amazon ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Cashews*†, Almonds*†, Brazil nuts*†, Flax Seeds†, Chia Seeds†, Hazelnuts*†, Pumpkin Seeds*†, sea salt (*indicates dry roasted, †indicates organic) Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-11 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “16oz Organic Paleo Power Fuel Crunchy”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-11 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Cashews*†, Almonds*†, Brazil Nuts*†, Flax Seeds†, Chia Seeds†, Hazelnuts*†, Pumpkin Seeds*†, sea salt (*indicates dry roasted, †indicates organic) Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-11 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “12oz Organic Paleo Power Fuel Smooth”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-11 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Buy on Amazon ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Cashews*†, Almonds*†, Brazil Nuts*†, Flax Seeds†, Chia Seeds†, Hazelnuts*†, Pumpkin Seeds†, Sea Salt Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-11 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “26oz Organic Power Fuel Crunchy”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-11 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Buy on Amazon ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Peanuts and Salt., Organic peanuts., Organic Peanuts, Organic Peanuts and Salt., Organic Peanuts, Organic Peanuts, Protein Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-05 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Creamy Organic Peanut Butter, Unsalted - 40oz Jar”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-05 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Peanuts and Salt., Organic peanuts., Organic Peanuts, Organic Peanuts and Salt., Organic Peanuts, Organic Peanuts Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-05 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Crunchy Organic Peanut Butter - Unsalted - 40oz Jar”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-05 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic sesame seeds, Ethically Sourced Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-05 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Sesame Tahini”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-05 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic sunflower seeds, organic hemp oil, organic sugar and salt Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-05 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Sunflower Hemp Butter”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-05 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Peanuts, Contains 1% Or Less Of Salt. Label checked 2026-10-17 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-17 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Chunky Peanut Butter”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-17 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Peanuts, Contains 1% Or Less Of Salt. Label checked 2026-10-17 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-17 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Creamy Peanut Butter”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-17 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Dry Roasted Organic Almonds, Dry Roasted Organic Cashews, Dry Roasted Organic Pecans, Sea Salt. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic <br> Lightly Sea Salted Mixed Nut Butter”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Dry Roasted Organic Almonds, Organic Maple Syrup. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic <br> Maple Almond Butter”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Dry Roasted Organic Cashews, Organic Maple Syrup. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic <br> Maple Cashew Butter”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Dry Roasted Organic Almonds, Dry Roasted Organic Cashews, Dry Roasted Organic Pecans, Organic Maple Syrup. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic <br> Maple Mixed Nut Butter”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Dry Roasted Organic Almonds, Sea Salt. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic <br> Salted Almond Butter”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
How the clean score works
No setup needed, and strict: a full 100 needs every additive group clear and a verified organic claim (animal foods also need a verified grass-fed or pasture-raised claim; wild seafood and salt, which have no USDA organic standard, are scored without the organic points, and plant-based milks, cheeses and proteins without the feeding claim). Points: the nine additive groups (seed oils, artificial dyes, MSG, artificial sweeteners, carrageenan, artificial preservatives, hydrogenated oils, corn syrups, banned-abroad additives) share 60 points equally — not found earns a group’s full share, “may contain” earns half, listed earns 0; a verified organic claim is worth 25; a verified grass-fed or pasture-raised claim is worth 15 and counts only for animal foods. No claim, or an expired or unverified claim, earns nothing, so products without those claims cannot reach 100. Unverified or expired ingredient labels receive no score. Equal scores are equal. Ties are ordered by brand. Unknown and stale evidence never passes “Only show matches.” Producer claims and prices do not affect this score. This is not a nutrition, allergy, or safety rating.
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The full guide · Pantry
Choosing nut butters: what to check before you buy
Start with the nut or seed you want, then choose smooth, crunchy or a flavored spread. Check added oils and sweeteners if you prefer a nuts-only recipe, and read stirring and storage instructions before choosing a large jar.
Compare price per ounce and nutrition at the same serving weight. Peanut, almond, cashew and seed spreads have different ingredients, so confirm the exact allergen information rather than treating every spread as interchangeable.
What the labels on this shelf show
We track 138 products from 28 brands on the nut butters shelf. 119 have a complete, current ingredient label on record (86%), which is what lets us score them. The other 19 stay unscored until the maker publishes a full label; a missing label is “not yet”, never a pass.
Of the 119 scored labels, 106 (89%) list none of the nine additive groups we check. The group that appears most is seed oils, listed on 12 labels, followed by hydrogenated oils on 8. 35 scored products carry a verified organic claim, which adds points. Scores here run from 47 to 100, and the typical label lists 4 ingredients.
What to compare
- Nut or seed base
- Choose the base and smooth or crunchy texture you want.
- Added oils and sweeteners
- Check the exact recipe, including no-stir and flavored spreads.
- Allergen information
- Read the named nuts, peanuts or seeds and any relevant advisory labeling.
- Amount and storage
- Compare price per ounce and read stirring and storage instructions.
The best picks, in detail
These are the highest-scoring nut butters products on current labels. 33 products tie at 100, so we put the shortest ingredient lists first; Always match the exact flavor and package before you buy.
Artisana Organics Organic Raw Almond Butter 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Raw Organic Almonds.”
Buy on Amazon ↗Maker’s label sourceArtisana Organics Organic Raw Cashew Butter 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Raw Organic Cashews.”
Buy on Amazon ↗Maker’s label sourceWilderness Poets Cashew Butter – Raw, Organic 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Organic Raw Cashews”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceWilderness Poets Cashew Butter – Roasted, Organic 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Organic Roasted Cashews”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceWilderness Poets Extra Crunchy Pistachio Nut Butter – Roasted, Organic 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Organic Roasted Pistachios (Grown in California)”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceWilderness Poets Pistachio Butter – Ultra Creamy Organic 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Raw Organic Pistachios”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label source
What to skip, and why
These scored products list at least one group on their current label. That is the clearest reason to pass if you are avoiding those ingredients.
- Reese's Spreads, Peanut Butter Chocolate lists seed oils, artificial preservatives and hydrogenated oils (47/100)
- Peter Pan Peanut Butter Twin Pack lists seed oils and hydrogenated oils (55/100)
- Skippy Creamy Peanut Butter lists seed oils and hydrogenated oils (55/100)
The 19 products without a verified label are a separate “not yet”: we have no recorded ingredient list to check, so we cannot say they are clean or flagged.
Your preferences, explained
The clean score is strict and needs no setup: nine additive groups not found in a current ingredient statement, plus a verified organic claim (and a grass-fed or pasture-raised claim for animal foods), are needed for 100; a possible match earns half and a missing claim earns nothing. Missing or expired evidence stays unknown. It does not assess nutrition, allergies, contaminants, or safety.
References
- Nuts for the heart Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
- Food allergies and allergen labeling U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Added sugars on the Nutrition Facts label U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Organic labeling and what the USDA Organic seal means USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
An ingredient check is not a nutrition, contaminant, allergy or safety assessment. How we verify labels →
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