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Planters Peanuts Cocktail With Sea Salt 12oz
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Planters Peanuts Cocktail With Sea Salt 12oz

PLANTERS
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
170
Calories
7g
Protein
1g
Sugars
100mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
10
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Planters Peanuts Cocktail With Sea Salt (12 oz) is a familiar sight in the American snack aisle, shelved with other nuts, trail mixes and party snacks and often near chips and crackers or by the checkout impulse bins. The packaging — a compact 12‑ounce package you might see as a small canister or sealed pouch on the shelf — signals grab‑and‑go convenience for shoppers stocking up between weekly grocery runs or for last‑minute party supplies. This product fits casual occasions: backyard barbecues, game‑day spreads, road‑trip snack bins and informal cocktail hours where small bowls of salty crunch are set out for guests. As a Planters product it carries cultural baggage of a long‑running, mainstream American brand: heritage, reliability and a touch of nostalgia via the brand mascot history and ubiquitous supermarket presence; the target demographic is broad—adults seeking a familiar, savory snack, often marketed as a pantry staple rather than a specialty artisanal item. Labeling leans into simple, approachable cues — short ingredient listing, “sea salt” as a natural‑sounding touch — but there’s no organic certification or explicit health claims; it isn’t overtly kid‑branded though it is family‑friendly. In plain terms the product is made from roasted peanuts with added peanut oil and sea salt, packaged for shelf stability — a lightly processed, packaged snack. Sensory notes: a clean roasted peanut aroma, firm, crunchy bite, a slightly oily mouthfeel from the added oil and a bright saline finish; the ritual is classic — pour into a bowl, pass around at a gathering or eat straight from the package during a quick snack moment.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 oz
Servings per Container: 12
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat14g18%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Sodium100mg4%
Total Carbohydrate5g2%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars1g
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

Ingredients:, Peanuts,, Peanut, Oil,, Sea, Salt. Contains:, Peanuts. May, Contain:, Tree, Nuts..

Flagged Ingredients:

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

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Contains whole peanuts with added peanut oil and sea salt and is commercially packaged and roasted; the presence of added oils and salt and industrial packaging places it in NOVA group 3 (processed foods).

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Common Questions about Planters Peanuts Cocktail With Sea Salt 12oz

The Planters Peanuts Cocktail can fit into a healthy snacking routine, especially when you consider its protein content—7 grams per ounce! It’s a great source of healthy fats, but like anything, moderation is key. If you're looking for a snack that offers a satisfying crunch without a sugar spike, these peanuts are a solid choice.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
road-trip
movie-night

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