Snacks
Planters Salted Peanuts
1.75 oz
Score
- High in saturated fat
- No additives
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 79
Planters Salted Peanuts scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 7 points Saturated fat 7.1 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
- plus 4 points Fiber 8.2 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.
Better peanuts
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Salted and roasted in shell peanuts Great Value · 20 oz/567 g Scores +21 Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Lightly salted dry roasted peanuts with sea salt, lightly salted Meijer · 16 oz Scores +21 Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Old Fashioned Blister Peanuts Salted Trader Joe's · 13 oz Scores +19 Score 98 out of 100 , 19 points higher -
Virginia Peanuts Salted Feridies · 9 oz/255.15 g Scores +19 Score 98 out of 100 , 19 points higher -
Jumbo Salted Roasted Peanuts Hampton Farms · 24 oz/680 g Scores +17 Score 96 out of 100 , 17 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Salted Peanuts
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 7.1 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Salt 0.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 571 kcal / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 8.2 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 26.5 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 15 = 85 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 571 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 51 g |
| Saturated fat | 7.1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16.3 g |
| Sugars | 4.1 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 8.2 g |
| Protein | 26.5 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g |
Serving: 1 pack (49 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Peanuts, peanut oil, sea salt.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Peanuts
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Planters
Sources
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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