Nut Butter Benefits: Almond, Peanut, Cashew & More Compared

Nut Butter Benefits: Almond, Peanut, Cashew & More Compared

Not all nut butters are created equal, and that's half the fun. Here's how our nine stack up, and what each one brings to the table.

Almond

Highest in vitamin E of the bunch, an antioxidant that supports skin health, plus a solid dose of magnesium for muscle and nerve function. A great everyday choice with a mild, slightly sweet flavour. Our almond butter makes a gentle, popular first taste.

Peanut

The protein powerhouse. Peanut butter delivers more protein per serve than most other nuts on this list (it's technically a legume, but nobody's telling), along with folate and niacin. Our peanut butter is a firm family favourite for good reason.

Cashew

Creamy and mild, with a strong showing of magnesium and selenium, an antioxidant mineral that supports thyroid function. A gentle option for early tastings. Reach for our cashew butter when you want something smooth and mellow.

Hazelnut

Rich in healthy monounsaturated fats and vitamin E, with a distinctive, slightly roasted flavour that works beautifully in baking. Our hazelnut butter brings a warm, roasted depth to porridge and bakes.

Macadamia

The creamiest of the bunch, with the highest monounsaturated fat content, the same type of heart-friendly fat found in olive oil. Our macadamia butter is luxuriously smooth and rich.

Pistachio

One of the higher-protein nuts on the list, with a good dose of potassium, useful for healthy blood pressure and muscle function. Our pistachio butter is a vibrant, distinctive treat.

Pecan

High in monounsaturated fats, with a naturally sweet, buttery flavour that makes it a favourite in baked goods. Our pecan butter adds a naturally sweet, buttery note to bakes.

Walnut

The only nut butter on this list with a meaningful amount of plant-based omega-3 (ALA), a fat linked to heart and brain health. Our walnut butter is the pick for an omega-3 boost.

Brazil

Famous for selenium, just one or two nuts a day covers a full day's needs in whole form, so a little goes a long way in butter form too, supporting thyroid and immune health. A little of our brazil butter goes a long way.

Choosing based on what matters to you

  • Chasing protein? Peanut and pistachio lead the pack.
  • After healthy fats? Macadamia, pecan and hazelnut are rich in monounsaturated fat.
  • Want the omega-3 boost? Walnut is the only one with meaningful ALA.
  • Focused on minerals? Cashew and brazil bring selenium, almond and cashew bring magnesium.

What they all have in common

Every Willow Tree Foods jar is 100% roasted nuts, finely milled, with no added salt, sugar or oil. One ingredient, nothing hiding, so the only thing you're tasting (or feeding your little one) is the nut itself.

Frequently asked questions

Is one nut butter "healthiest"? Not really, they each bring something different, which is why variety across the week is a good goal once several nuts are tolerated.

Are these nut butters suitable for the whole family, not just babies? Absolutely. Single-ingredient nut butter is a great everyday pantry staple for toddlers, kids and adults alike.

Try them all

The Nut Butter Starter Pack is the easiest way to compare all nine for yourself: nine 40g jars, one delicious research project. Found a favourite? Most flavours come in a family-sized 150g jar too.

Shop the full range online today.

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