Roasted peanuts
Southern Grove Dry Roasted Peanuts Honey Roasted
1 lb
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 32
Southern Grove Dry Roasted Peanuts Honey Roasted scores 32 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 Honey: 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 peanuts
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Dry Roasted Unsalted Peanuts Kroger · 28 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 47 points higher -
Dry Roasted Peanuts - Unsalted Great Value · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 68 points higher -
Dry Roasted Peanuts Unsalted Southern Grove · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 68 points higher -
Dry Roasted Lightly Salted Peanuts Planters · 16 oz (453 g) Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 98 out of 100 , 66 points higher -
Dry Roasted Unsalted Peanuts Planters · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 68 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Dry Roasted Peanuts Honey Roasted
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Honey minus 20 points
- Brown sugar minus 10 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
100 − 68 = 32
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 160 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 12 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8 g |
| Sugars | 4 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
Serving: 0.25 cup (28 g)
Ingredients
- peanuts
- sugar (high concern)
- sea salt
- cornstarch
- honey (high concern)
- brown sugar (high concern)
- xanthan gum
Label text, as published
peanuts, sugar, sea salt, cornstarch, honey, brown sugar, xanthan gum
Allergens and diets
Contains: Peanuts
May contain: Milk, Tree nuts, Soy, Gluten
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Plastic
Context only: no points in v1.
More roasted peanuts on GoodSwap
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Super Extra Large Peanuts Kirkland Signature · 1.13 kg High in saturated fatNo additivesSeed-oil free Score 95 out of 100 Excellent -
Dry Roasted Salted Peanuts Planters · 16 oz Ultra-processedHigh in saturated fatContains added sugars Score 33 out of 100 Poor -
Dry Roasted Peanuts Seasoned with Sea Salt Great Value · 16 oz Ultra-processedHigh in saturated fatContains added sugars Score 38 out of 100 Poor -
Salted Peanuts Planters · 1 oz High in saturated fatContains seed oilsNo additives Score 96 out of 100 Excellent -
Salted Peanuts Planters · 1 pack, 49 g High in saturated fatNo additivesSeed-oil free Score 98 out of 100 Excellent
More from Southern Grove
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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“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