Great Value Natural Peanut Butter Spread

Common questions

Is Great Value Natural Peanut Butter Spread healthy?

Great Value Natural Peanut Butter Spread 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 spread contains roasted peanuts, which are a good source of protein and healthy fats.

How processed is Great Value Natural Peanut Butter Spread?

Great Value Natural Peanut Butter Spread is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Great Value Natural Peanut Butter Spread's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Roasted Peanuts, 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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Great Value Natural Peanut Butter Spread

Great Value
65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

$12.49 · 18 oz · $0.69 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 4
Owned by Walmart
Category Nuts
Summary

This peanut butter spread contains roasted peanuts, which are a good source of protein and healthy fats. However, the addition of refined sugar and palm oil introduces unnecessary calories and less desirable fats, impacting the overall healthiness. The product is moderately processed, which slightly reduces its nutritional value compared to more natural alternatives.

Key ingredients 8

Roasted Peanuts
Very Good

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

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Peanut
Very Good

Peanuts are rich in plant-based protein and healthy fats, contributing positively to the nutritional profile.

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Nut
Neutral

The term 'nut' indicates a general ingredient category; it does not specify a particular nut, so its impact is neutral.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Sugar
Bad

Sugar adds sweetness but can contribute to excess calorie intake and is generally considered less healthy.

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Added Sugar
Bad

Added sugar increases the overall sugar content, which may impact health if consumed in excess.

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Disaccharide
Bad

Disaccharides are simple sugars that can contribute to increased calorie intake and blood sugar spikes.

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Palm Oil
Bad

Palm oil is a processed fat linked to environmental concerns and contains saturated fats, which are less healthy.

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Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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