Planters Mixed Nuts
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Snacks

Planters Mixed Nuts

10.3 oz

Score

Good 79 out of 100 Medium confidence
  • High in saturated fat
  • No additives
  • Seed-oil free

Why it scores 79

Planters Mixed Nuts scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  2. minus 7 points Saturated fat 7.1 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
  3. plus 4 points Fiber 10.7 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong

Capped at 79: High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level).

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The Receipt

Mixed Nuts

START100

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [1]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Saturated fat 7.1 g / 100 g minus 7 points
    Strong Very high in saturated fat. [2]
  • Energy 607 kcal / 100 g minus 3 points
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [3]
  • Fiber 10.7 g / 100 g plus 4 points
    Strong A good source of fiber. [3]
  • Protein 21.4 g / 100 g plus 2 points
    Info A good source of protein. [3]
subtotal−4

TOTAL 79Good

100 − 12 = 88 → capped at 79

Capped at 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [4]


GTIN 00029000016682 · 2025-10-08

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy607 kcal
Fat53.6 g
Saturated fat7.1 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates21.4 g
Sugars3.6 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber10.7 g
Protein21.4 g
Salt0 g

Serving: 32 pleces (28 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

PEANUTS, ALMONDS, CASHEWS, HAZELNUTS (FILBERTS), PECANS, PEANUT OIL

Allergens and diets

Contains: Peanuts, Tree nuts

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Sources

  1. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int

  3. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  4. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk