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Smooth Peanut Butter

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Is Smooth Peanut Butter healthy?

Smooth Peanut Butter scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This smooth peanut butter is primarily made from roasted peanuts, which provide protein and healthy fats.

How processed is Smooth Peanut Butter?

Smooth Peanut Butter is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Smooth Peanut Butter's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Roasted peanuts counts in its favor; Vegetable oils, Mono- and Diglycerides 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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Smooth Peanut Butter

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60 Fair

Analysis updated May 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Seventh-day Adventist Church
Category Butter
Summary

This smooth peanut butter is primarily made from roasted peanuts, which provide protein and healthy fats. However, the inclusion of vegetable oils and a stabilizer indicates a higher level of processing, which affects its overall healthiness. The presence of these processed ingredients, particularly the vegetable oils, contributes to a lower score despite the beneficial aspects of the peanuts.

Key ingredients 4

Roasted peanuts
Good

Roasted peanuts are a primary ingredient providing protein and healthy fats. They are minimally processed and retain most of their nutritional value. Peanuts are a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin E and magnesium.

Risks

Potential allergen for individuals with peanut allergies.

Benefits

Rich in protein and healthy fats, supporting muscle growth and heart health. Contains antioxidants and essential nutrients.

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Salt
Neutral

Salt is used to enhance flavor but does not provide significant nutritional benefits. It is a common additive in processed foods. Excessive consumption can lead to health issues such as hypertension.

Risks

Excessive salt intake can contribute to high blood pressure and cardiovascular issues.

Benefits

Enhances flavor and can help preserve food.

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Mono- and Diglycerides
Bad

Part of Stabiliser. Mono and diglycerides are emulsifiers used to improve texture and shelf life. They are synthetic additives derived from oils and may contain trans fats. Their presence indicates a higher level of processing.

Risks

May contain trans fats, which are linked to heart disease.

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Vegetable oils
Very Bad

Vegetable oils often include seed oils like soybean or canola, which are high in omega-6 fatty acids. These oils are typically highly processed and may contribute to inflammation. The extraction and refining processes can strip oils of beneficial nutrients.

Risks

High omega-6 content may promote inflammation when consumed in excess.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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