Common questions

Is Old fashioned peanut butter healthy?

Old fashioned peanut butter scores 85/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This peanut butter is made from just dry roasted peanuts and salt, which are simple and clean ingredients.

How processed is Old fashioned peanut butter?

Old fashioned peanut butter is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Old fashioned peanut butter's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Dry Roasted 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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Old fashioned peanut butter

Name: Old fashioned peanut butter
Brand: Stater Bros. Markets

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Excellent

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 0

Owned by La Cadena Investments

Category Nuts

Summary

This peanut butter is made from just dry roasted peanuts and salt, which are simple and clean ingredients. Despite being processed, it avoids harmful additives and seed oils, maintaining a high nutritional quality with healthy fats and protein. The minimal ingredient list and absence of artificial substances contribute positively to its rating.

Key ingredients 2

Dry Roasted Peanuts

Good

Peanuts are a nutrient-dense whole food providing plant-based protein, healthy fats, and fiber.

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Salt

Neutral

Plain salt is used for flavor enhancement and is neutral when consumed in moderation.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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