Adams Natural Creamy Peanut Butter 36 oz

Common questions

Is Adams Natural Creamy Peanut Butter 36 oz healthy?

Adams Natural Creamy Peanut Butter 36 oz scores 85/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. Adams Natural Creamy Peanut Butter is made with just peanuts and salt, which are simple and clean ingredients.

How processed is Adams Natural Creamy Peanut Butter 36 oz?

Adams Natural Creamy Peanut Butter 36 oz is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Adams Natural Creamy Peanut Butter 36 oz's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Peanuts counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Adams Natural Creamy Peanut Butter 36 oz

Adams
85 Excellent

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by The J.M. Smucker Company
Category Nuts
Summary

Adams Natural Creamy Peanut Butter is made with just peanuts and salt, which are simple and clean ingredients. The product is minimally processed, maintaining the natural nutritional benefits of peanuts, such as healthy fats and protein. However, as a processed food, its score is capped to reflect the level of processing.

Key ingredients 2

Peanuts
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

Risks

Peanuts can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, which can be severe.

Benefits

Peanuts provide a good source of plant-based protein and healthy monounsaturated fats, which can support heart health.

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Salt
Neutral

Salt is used to enhance flavor and is a common ingredient in processed foods. In this product, it is present in moderate amounts. Excessive consumption of salt can lead to health issues such as hypertension.

Risks

High sodium intake is associated with increased risk of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases.

Benefits

Salt is essential for maintaining fluid balance and nerve function in the body.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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