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Justin's Nut Butter Organic Peanut Butter Cups, Dark Chocolate
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Justin's Nut Butter Organic Peanut Butter Cups, Dark Chocolate

JUSTIN'S
1.40 oz
Available at Foodtown
220
Calories
4g
Protein
16g
Sugars
120mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
48
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Justin's Nut Butter Organic Peanut Butter Cups in Dark Chocolate are a single-serve, premium-style candy you’ll typically find in the organic or natural snacks section of a grocery store, often shelved near other better-for-you confections, nut butters, energy bars, and specialty chocolate. They read like a portable indulgence: an individually packaged dark chocolate shell with a creamy peanut butter center. Shoppers reach for them on snack runs, as a small treat for movie night, in packed lunchboxes for back-to-school days, or tucked into road-trip snack bags. The Justin's brand positions itself as a slightly upscale, health-aware confectioner — aimed at millennial parents and young professionals who want an indulgent bite that feels responsibly made. Packaging and labels emphasize organic certification and simple ingredient cues, creating a “natural” health halo despite being a candy; there’s no cartoon kid branding, but the design is approachable and giftable. In plain processing terms, this is a ready-to-eat, factory-made confection composed of chocolate and nut butter components with added sugars, an emulsifier, and palm oil to stabilize texture. Sensory notes: a thin dark chocolate snap gives way to a smooth, slightly grainy peanut butter center with a sweet-salty balance and a melt-in-the-mouth finish; the foil or paper cup makes for a small, ritualized unwrapping moment. People use it as a quick self-reward, a shareable treat at gatherings, or a controlled portion alternative to larger candy bars, fitting into American grocery culture as a “better” candy option.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat14g18%
Saturated Fat7g35%
Sodium120mg5%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars16g
Added Sugars16g32%
Protein4g
* 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

Ingredients:, Organic, Dark, Chocolate, (Organic, Evaporated, Cane, Sugar,, Organic, Cacao, Beans*,, Organic, Cocoa, Butter*,, Organic, Sunflower, Lecithin, [Emulsifier]),, Organic, Peanut, Butter, (Organic, Ground, Peanuts),, Organic, Cane, Sugar,, Organic, Peanut, Flour,, Organic, Palm, Oil,, Sea, Salt,, Organic, Sunflower, Lecithin. Contains, Peanuts. Produced, on, equipment, that, also, processes, Milk, and, Tree, Nuts..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Despite organic ingredients, the product is a manufactured, ready-to-eat confection with added sugars, emulsifiers and palm oil and is packaged for convenience, fitting NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Justin's Nut Butter Organic Peanut Butter Cups, Dark Chocolate

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! These treats are organic and made with simple ingredients, which is a plus. However, they do pack a decent amount of sugar — 16 grams per cup — so while they can be a delightful snack, they’re best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
back-to-school

Vibe:

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