Peanut butters
Peter Pan Honey Roast Peanut butter
16.3 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
- Contains added sugars
- No additives
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 23
Peter Pan Honey Roast Peanut butter scores 23 out of 100 (Poor) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 20 points Molasses: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better peanut butter
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Peanut Butter with Honey Trader Joe's · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · No sugar Score 73 out of 100 , 50 points higher -
Creamy Dark Roast Peanut Butter Private Selection · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 95 out of 100 , 72 points higher -
Peanut Butter Spread with Honey Justin's · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · No molasses Score 61 out of 100 , 38 points higher -
Honey Peanut Butter Justin's · 28 oz Not ultra-processed · No molasses Score 59 out of 100 , 36 points higher -
Peanut Butter and Honey Kize · 29 g Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 58 out of 100 , 35 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Honey Roast Peanut butter
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Molasses minus 20 points
- Honey minus 10 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 20.6 g / 100 g minus 11 points
- Salt 0.8 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 5.9 g / 100 g plus 2 points
Bonuses
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 77 = 23
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 588 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 47.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 8.8 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 29.4 g |
| Sugars | 20.6 g |
| Added sugars | 17.6 g |
| Fiber | 5.9 g |
| Protein | 20.6 g |
| Salt | 0.8 g |
Serving: 2 tbsp (34 g) (34 g)
Ingredients
- Peanut Butter (Roasted Peanuts, Sugar, Molasses, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oils [Cottonseed and Rapeseed], Salt)
- Sugar (high concern)
- Honey (high concern)
Label text, as published
Peanut Butter (Roasted Peanuts, Sugar, Less than 2% of: Molasses, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oils [Cottonseed and Rapeseed], Salt), Sugar, Honey. CONTAINS: PEANUTS.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Peanuts
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Peter Pan
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
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.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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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).”
who.int