PETER PAN Natural Creamy Peanut Butter, 40 OZ

Common questions

Is PETER PAN Natural Creamy Peanut Butter, 40 OZ healthy?

PETER PAN Natural Creamy Peanut Butter, 40 OZ scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This peanut butter contains roasted peanuts as the primary ingredient, providing protein and healthy fats, which are beneficial.

How processed is PETER PAN Natural Creamy Peanut Butter, 40 OZ?

PETER PAN Natural Creamy Peanut Butter, 40 OZ is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive PETER PAN Natural Creamy Peanut Butter, 40 OZ's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Roasted Peanut, Peanut count in its favor; Sugar, Added Sugar, Disaccharide are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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PETER PAN Natural Creamy Peanut Butter, 40 OZ

Peter Pan
65 Fair

Analysis updated May 2026 · How Scout scores

$5.77 · 2.5 oz · $2.31 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 5
Owned by Post Holdings
Category Peanut Butter & Nut Butters
Summary

This peanut butter contains roasted peanuts as the primary ingredient, providing protein and healthy fats, which are beneficial. However, the addition of refined sugar and palm oil increases its processing level, which limits its healthiness. The product is moderately processed, which affects its overall score despite having a relatively short ingredient list.

Key ingredients 8

Roasted Peanut
Good

Roasted peanuts are a natural source of protein and healthy fats, making them a beneficial ingredient in peanut butter.

Peanut
Good

Peanuts are rich in protein and healthy fats, contributing to the nutritional value of the product.

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Nut
Neutral

The term 'nut' is broad, but generally refers to a natural ingredient that can provide nutrients without strong positive or negative connotations.

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Sugar
Bad

Added sugar can contribute to excess calorie intake and may impact overall health if consumed in large amounts.

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Added Sugar
Bad

Additional sugar is often used to enhance flavor but can lead to increased calorie consumption and reduced nutritional quality.

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Disaccharide
Bad

Disaccharides are a type of sugar that can add sweetness but may contribute to higher blood sugar levels if consumed excessively.

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Palm Oil
Bad

Palm oil is often used for texture and shelf stability but has environmental concerns and is high in saturated fats.

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Oil and Fat
Bad

Added oils and fats can increase calorie content and may include unhealthy fats depending on the source.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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