Percentage of products in FoodEssentials’ LabelINSIGHT database that list this ingredient on product packaging.
*Soybean butters are not made out of nuts, but are typically grouped with other butters as a nut-free alternative.
Almond butter
Almond butter is creamy like peanut butter, but has more heart-healthy monounsaturated fat per serving. Plus, it's typically lower in sugar than peanut butter and free of hydrogenated oil.
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Soy butter
Soy butter is especially popular among those with tree nut or peanut allergies.
Cashew butter
Cashew butter is lower in fat and protein than peanut or almond butter. It also contains heart-healthy fats, essential amino acids and magnesium.
Hazelnut butter
Hazelnut spreads, which often have chocolate flavoring, are popular among consumers looking for a sweet, creamy addition to breads and other foods.
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Sunflower seed butter
Popular among those with nut allergies, sunflower seed butter contains magnesium, zinc, iron and vitamin E.
