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almond butter
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Trigger checker for almond butter
See almond butter rated across every trigger — FODMAP, histamine, salicylate, oxalate, tyramine and more — plus diet compatibility, all in one quick ingredient profile.
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What almond butter contains
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What to know about almond butter
Almond butter is simply almonds ground into a concentrated paste, so every trigger in the nut is concentrated with it. It is high in oxalate, high in nickel and high in salicylates, and a single tablespoon packs far more almonds than most people would eat whole. That makes it a common hidden trigger for anyone managing kidney-stone oxalate, systemic nickel allergy or salicylate sensitivity, even though it reads like a clean whole food on the label.
Watch for
- High in oxalate, and because it is concentrated, a normal spread portion delivers a large oxalate dose, which matters if you are prone to calcium-oxalate kidney stones
- High in nickel, one of the most nickel-rich everyday foods and a trigger for systemic nickel allergy (dermatitis and pompholyx)
- High in salicylates, worth watching if you react to aspirin or other salicylate-rich foods
- Moderate FODMAP from fructans and GOS, so a heavy portion can bother a sensitive gut
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FAQ
What does the FODMAP rating mean for almond butter?
Medium FODMAP: portion size matters more than the ingredient itself.
Is almond butter generally well tolerated?
Tree Nuts (Avoid) and Salicylates (High) Start with those if you react.
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