Peanut butter

Excellent

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Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 0

Category Other Food

Summary

This product consists solely of roasted peanuts, which are a minimally processed whole food. Roasted peanuts are rich in healthy fats, protein, and essential nutrients such as niacin, magnesium, and vitamin E. The simple ingredient list and minimal processing contribute to its high rating.

Key ingredients 1

Roasted peanuts

Good

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

Risks

Potential allergen for individuals with peanut allergies.

Benefits

Rich in monounsaturated fats and protein, supporting heart health and muscle maintenance. Contains antioxidants and essential nutrients that contribute to overall health.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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Common questions

Is Peanut butter healthy?

Peanut butter scores 95/100 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 a minimally processed whole food.

How processed is Peanut butter?

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

Which ingredients drive 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.