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Classic Peanut Butter Jar, 16 OZ
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📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Classic Peanut Butter Jar, 16 OZ

JUSTINS
Available at Whole Foods
210
Calories
7g
Protein
2g
Sugars
25mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
5
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this jar in the peanut butter aisle or on a breakfast table—an everyday staple for sandwiches, snacks, and kid lunches. It feels nostalgic and practical, offering a creamy, spreadable texture from dry-roasted peanuts and added palm oil; the short ingredient list suggests minimal industrial processing (stabilized for texture) and aligns more with a processed pantry staple than a highly ultra-processed product.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 TBSP
Servings per Container: 14
Calories210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat18g23%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium25mg1%
Total Carbohydrate6g2%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars2g
Protein7g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

DRY, ROASTED, PEANUTS, PALM, OIL..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • palm oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Contains only dry-roasted peanuts and added palm oil with no emulsifiers, sweeteners, or long ingredient list; this represents a processed food (NOVA 3)—a whole-food base with a culinary ingredient for stability rather than an ultra-processed formulation.

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Common Questions about Classic Peanut Butter Jar, 16 OZ

When it comes to the Classic Peanut Butter, it’s packed with protein and low in sugar, which is great for a quick energy boost or a post-workout snack. However, 'healthy' can vary based on your dietary needs. If you’re watching your fat intake or following a strict diet, you might want to enjoy this in moderation.

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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$6.79
per package