Honey Roast Peanuts

Common questions

Is Honey Roast Peanuts healthy?

Honey Roast Peanuts scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. The honey roast peanuts contain beneficial ingredients like peanuts and sea salt, which provide protein, healthy fats, and essential minerals.

How processed is Honey Roast Peanuts?

Honey Roast Peanuts is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Honey Roast Peanuts' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Peanuts, Honey, Sea Salt count in its favor; Sugar, Vegetable Oil (Peanut Oil and/or Sunflower Seed Oil), Maltodextrin 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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Honey Roast Peanuts

Jack's
65 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 3
Owned by Tesco
Category Nuts
Summary

The honey roast peanuts contain beneficial ingredients like peanuts and sea salt, which provide protein, healthy fats, and essential minerals. However, the product is processed and includes refined sugar, sunflower oil, and maltodextrin, which are associated with negative health impacts such as inflammation and blood sugar spikes. The presence of these processed ingredients and the overall processing level limit the healthiness of the product.

Key ingredients 8

Peanuts
Good

Peanuts are a natural source of protein and healthy fats, making them a nutritious component of this product.

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Honey
Good

Honey is a natural sweetener that provides flavor and some antioxidants, making it a better alternative to refined sugar.

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Sea Salt
Good

Sea salt enhances flavor and provides essential minerals, making it a preferable choice over processed salts.

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Potato Starch
Neutral

Potato starch is used as a thickening agent and has a neutral impact on health when consumed in moderation.

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Xanthan Gum
Neutral

Xanthan gum is a common food additive used as a thickener and stabilizer with minimal health impact.

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Sugar
Bad

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

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Maltodextrin
Bad

Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that can cause rapid spikes in blood sugar levels and is considered less healthy.

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Vegetable Oil (Peanut Oil and/or Sunflower Seed Oil)
Very Bad

Vegetable oils like peanut or sunflower oil are highly processed and contain unhealthy fats, which can negatively impact health.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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