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Peanut Butter — Smooth, saltedD
Proteins · #32 of 34

Peanut Butter

Smooth, salted · Plant Proteins

38/100D tier
Calories588
Protein25g
Fiber6g
Sodium459mg
Sugar—g

Graded D — 38 out of 100, #32 of 34 proteins. Clean label carries the score (84/100); omega-3 drags it down (0/100).

The short version: A fat that markets itself as protein. The niacin is real, though.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories588
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50g64%
Saturated Fat 10.3g52%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 459mg20%
Dietary Fiber 6g21%
Protein 25g50%
Niacin 13.4mg84%
Magnesium 168mg40%
Folate 74mcg18%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 38

Clean label ×1584
Protein quality (DIAAS) ×2048
Micronutrients ×3038
Protein ×2517
Omega-3 ×100

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#32 of 34 in Proteins. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Peanut Butter healthy?

It grades D — 38 out of 100, #32 of 34 proteins in our system. A fat that markets itself as protein. The niacin is real, though.

How many calories are in Peanut Butter?

588 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Peanut Butter calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.