Creamy Dark Roast Peanut Butter
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Creamy Dark Roast Peanut Butter by Santa Cruz Organic scores 10/10 for Clean Label based on unprocessed or minimally processed (nova 1).
Creamy Dark Roast Peanut Butter by Santa Cruz Organic provides 594 calories, 25.0g protein, 53.1g fat, and 15.6g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 4.2g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Blood Sugar, Bone Health, Energy health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓High in protein with 25.0g per 100g — one of the most protein-dense options in its category.
- ✓Excellent source of fiber with 9.4g per 100g — well above average for this food type.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 1 (unprocessed or minimally processed food) — the cleanest category.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (12.5g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 594 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Creamy Dark Roast Peanut Butter by Santa Cruz Organic sits near the middle of the peanut butters category with 594 kcal per 100g (category avg: 566).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 594 kcal per 100g (category avg: 566)
- •Protein: 25.0g per 100g (category avg: 25.1g)
- •Sugars: 3.1g per 100g (category avg: 9.6g)
- •Fiber: 9.4g per 100g (category avg: 7.6g)
- •Saturated fat: 12.5g per 100g
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for athletes or anyone prioritizing protein intake, those looking to improve gut health or stay full longer. Not the best choice if you're watching saturated fat for heart health.
Watch Out
- ⚠Saturated fat at 12.5g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
Better Alternatives
Creamy Dark Roast Peanut Butter is a solid choice in its category. For variety, browse other top-scoring peanut butters products on NutritionRanked.
Ingredients
ORGANIC ROASTED PEANUTS, ORGANIC PALM OIL, CONTAINS 1% OR LESS OF SALT.