Tesco Smooth Peanut Butter

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Is Tesco Smooth Peanut Butter healthy?

Tesco Smooth Peanut Butter 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 a high percentage of roasted peanuts, which are a good source of protein and healthy fats.

How processed is Tesco Smooth Peanut Butter?

Tesco Smooth Peanut Butter is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Tesco Smooth Peanut Butter's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Roasted Peanuts counts in its favor; Peanut Oil, Palm Oil, Sugar 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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Tesco Smooth Peanut Butter

Tesco
65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 3
Owned by Tesco PLC
Category Peanut Butter & Nut Butters
Summary

This peanut butter contains a high percentage of roasted peanuts, which are a good source of protein and healthy fats. However, the inclusion of palm oil and added sugar detracts from its nutritional profile, as palm oil is high in saturated fats and sugar contributes to empty calories. The product is moderately processed, which further limits its healthfulness despite the presence of beneficial ingredients.

Key ingredients 5

Roasted Peanuts
Very Good

Roasted peanuts are a natural source of protein, healthy fats, and essential nutrients, making them a wholesome ingredient.

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Salt
Neutral

Salt is used for flavor enhancement but should be consumed in moderation to avoid health issues.

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Peanut Oil
Bad

Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.

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Palm Oil
Bad

Palm oil is often associated with environmental concerns and contains saturated fats, which can be less healthy.

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Sugar
Bad

Sugar enhances sweetness but contributes to excess calorie intake and may impact health if consumed in large amounts.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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