Smooth Peanut Butter

Meridian Foods
88 Excellent

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by The SHS Group Ltd
Category Other Food
Summary

This product consists solely of roasted peanuts, which are minimally processed and provide a rich source of healthy fats, protein, and essential nutrients like magnesium and vitamin E. The absence of any additives or harmful ingredients contributes to its high rating, reflecting its status as a whole food with excellent nutritional value. Its plastic packaging can shed microplastics into the food and lowers its score.

Key ingredients 1

Roasted Peanuts
Good

Roasted peanuts are a minimally processed source of healthy fats and protein. They provide essential nutrients such as magnesium, vitamin E, and niacin. The roasting process enhances flavor without significantly degrading nutritional value.

Risks

Potential allergen for individuals with peanut allergies. Overconsumption may lead to excessive calorie intake.

Benefits

Rich in monounsaturated fats that support heart health. Provides a good source of plant-based protein and essential nutrients.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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Smooth Peanut Butter

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Common questions

Is Smooth Peanut Butter healthy?

Smooth Peanut Butter scores 88/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This product consists solely of roasted peanuts, which are minimally processed and provide a rich source of healthy fats, protein, and essential nutrients like magnesium and vitamin E.

How processed is Smooth Peanut Butter?

Smooth Peanut Butter is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Smooth Peanut Butter's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, 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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