"Well, folks, we're back again with another head-to-head competition pitting Trader Joe's against Costco. I've done a few of these pieces by now, and it's always hard to tell at first glance which store will come out on top for whatever product I'm reviewing. Trader Joe's easily took it home with its whole bean coffee selection, while Costco's filet mignon and cabernet sauvignon both beat out Trader Joe's by a landslide. Today, we're comparing almond butter from each brand to see which is the better buy for all your peanut-free spread needs."
"Let's start with the cost of each jar. At my Costco, I paid $10.49 for a 27-ounce jar of almond butter, or 38.9 cents per ounce. For Trader Joe's almond butter, I paid $6.49 for 16 ounces, or 40.6 cents per ounce. This does make Costco's jar the cheaper buy, though only by a marginal amount. However, we should consider that Kirkland's almond butter is organic, while Trader Joe's doesn't boast any organic labeling. One serving size of each butter is listed at 2 tablespoons. A serving of Kirkland's yields 210 calories with 19 grams of fat, 5 grams of carbs, and 7 grams of protein. One serving of Trader Joe's jar has 190 calories, 17 grams of fat, 7 grams of carbs, and 7 grams of protein. So, each is fairly comparable in terms of its nutritional value, but Trader Joe's takes a very slight edge over the competition."
Trader Joe's and Costco almond butters were compared on price per ounce, nutrition, and flavor. Costco's Kirkland Signature is organic, unsalted, sold as a 27-ounce jar for $10.49 (38.9¢/oz). Trader Joe's is salted, nonorganic, sold as a 16-ounce jar for $6.49 (40.6¢/oz). Nutritional facts per 2-tablespoon serving show Kirkland at 210 calories, 19 g fat, 5 g carbs, 7 g protein; Trader Joe's at 190 calories, 17 g fat, 7 g carbs, 7 g protein. Costco is marginally cheaper per ounce, while Trader Joe's has a slight nutritional edge; taste and saltiness are key deciding factors.
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