365 Crunchy Almond Butter

Imagine perfectly roasted almonds — pureed. This blend hits every flavor note. Its only flaw is consistency — it’s a bit thin. A night in the fridge would likely solve the issue. 190 calories, 17 g fat, no sodium,

2 g sugar, 7 protein. $6.99 for 16 ounces at Whole Foods.

Trader Joe’s Crunchy Almond Butter

This lightly salted puree has good texture and bold flavor. It’s a great pick for those who love super-toasty almonds. 190 calories, 17 g fat, 65 mg sodium, 1 g sugar, 7 g protein. $5.99 for 16 ounces.

Artisana Organics Raw Almond Butter

Those who prefer raw almonds straight from the shell may like this understated but-

ter. It’s coarse and chewy, and tastes a bit like almond extract. 180 calories, 16 g fat, no sodium, 1 g sugar,

7 g protein. $19.99 for 12 ounces at Whole Foods.

Kirkland Creamy Unsalted Almond Butter

Everyone loves a bargain — and this is it. This is inarguably the best almond butter for the price. The light toast on the almonds underscores the natural sweetness of fresh almonds, but it has a touch of almond-skin bitterness. 210 calories, 18 g fat, no sodium, 7 g protein. $7.99 for 27 ounces at Costco.

Lindsay Classic Crunchy Almond Butter

The judicious hit of fat and honey in this mix earns it the top spot among butters with added fat. This prestirred, sweet almond butter is likely to please young eaters. 190 calories, 16 g fat, 65 mg sodium, no added sugar, 6 g protein. $7.99 for 12 ounces at Safeway.

Sprouts Unsalted Almond Butter

The medium-roast on the almonds in this thick butter is a plus, but the lack of freshness detracts from its deliciousness. 210 calories, 17 g fat, no sodium, 1 g sugar, 6 g protein. $6.99 for 16 ounces.

Wild Friends Classic Creamy Almond Butter

Stirring this dense, dark puree into a paste is a serious workout. It’s a tasty bite, but it has too much salt and is far too liquid to use on a sandwich. 190 calories, 17 g fat, 90 mg sodium, 7 g protein. $14.99 for 16 ounces at Sprouts.

MaraNatha Almond Butter

The blast of sugar and salt in this butter made with palm oil nearly kills any natural deliciousness. 190 calories, 16 g fat, 65 mg sodium, 6 g protein. $8.99 for 12 ounces at Whole Foods.

Justin’s Classic Almond Butter

The no-stir texture of this blend of almonds and palm fruit oil is convenient, but the almonds are over-roasted and the flavor is dull.

190 calories, 18 g fat, no sodium, 1 g sugar, 7 g protein. $8.99 for

16 ounces at Whole Foods.

Barney Almond Butter

This one has so much sugar and palm oil, the almond flavor is nearly lost. 180 calories, 16 g fat, 80 mg sodium, 3 g sugar,

6 g protein. $6.99 for 10 ounces at Sprouts.

Raley’s Almond Butter

This ridiculously sweet spread of palm fruit oil, sugar, salt and a few almonds is an insult to the category — and a total waste of almonds. 180 calories, 15 g fat, 90 mg sodium, 6 g sugar, 6 g protein. $5.99 for 12 ounces. (No stars)