Vegetable fats
MaraNatha Almond Butter
12 oz/340 g
Score
- High in saturated fat
- Contains palm oil
- No additives
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 79
MaraNatha Almond Butter scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 7 points Saturated fat 7.8 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
- plus 4 points Fiber 9.4 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
- minus 3 points Sugars 6.3 g / 100 g: Contains some sugar. Strong
Capped at 79: High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level).
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better almond and other nut butters
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Organic Creamy Almond Butter Full Circle · 30 g Less saturated fat · No palm oil Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Mixed Nut Butter with Seeds Kirkland · 765 g No palm oil Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Raw Walnut Butter with Cashews Artisana Organics · 8 oz No palm oil Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Organic Creamy Almond Butter Kirkland Signature · 765 g Less saturated fat · No palm oil Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Almond Butter Simply Nature · 12 oz 340 g Less processed Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Almond Butter
Ingredients
- Palm oil minus 2.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 6.3 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Saturated fat 7.8 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Energy 625 kcal / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 9.4 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 21.9 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 9.5 = 90.5 → 91 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 625 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 53.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 7.8 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 18.8 g |
| Sugars | 6.3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 9.4 g |
| Protein | 21.9 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 2 tbsp (32 g)
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More from MaraNatha
Sources
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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Process contaminants in vegetable oils and foods
“The highest levels of GE, as well as 3-MCPD and 2-MCPD (including esters) were found in palm oils and palm fats, followed by other oils and fats.”
efsa.europa.eu
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“Glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol”
eur-lex.europa.eu
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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