However, peanut butter now has some serious competition from other nut butter varieties. From almond butter to cashew butter to tahini (a buttery paste made of ground sesame seeds), all of them serve up the rich creaminess of peanut butter — but each comes with its own unique flavor, texture, and nutrition brags.

“Most have a good amount of fiber and heart-healthy fats,” points out Lindsay Malone, RD, a professor of nutrition at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. According to the American Heart Association, heart-healthy fats are mono- and polyunsaturated fat, which tend to help lower cholesterol. Nuts are among the foods that offer healthy fat. But certain varieties are higher in protein or carbohydrates than others. And the different options offer solutions for people with food allergies or sensitivities.

Just be careful to avoid varieties with unnecessary calories and added sugars, Malone adds. You don’t want to unknowingly be eating a dessert in disguise!