Justin's
Is Justin's Dark Chocolate Organic Mini Peanut Butter Cups healthy?
Dark Chocolate Organic Mini Peanut Butter Cups
Longevity Score
62/100
Food Integrity Score
84/100
Choose Occasionally
There are some strengths, but weaker signals in nutrition or ingredients make this a less frequent pick for most goals.
Quick answer
Choose Occasionally
Justin's dark chocolate organic mini peanut butter cups is rated choose occasionally overall, with a Longevity Score of 62 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100. Organic whole-food peanut base, but added cane sugar, saturated fat from palm and cocoa butter, and calorie density weigh the profile down. Strengths include organic peanuts provide plant protein and healthy fats, short ingredient list with no artificial colors or sweeteners, and dark chocolate contributes cocoa flavanols, while main considerations include added cane sugar is a leading ingredient, about 17g per serving, saturated fat around 7g from palm fruit and cocoa butter, and calorie-dense small portion with limited fiber.
Longevity Score 62/100Food Integrity Score 84/100
What helped the score?
- Organic peanuts provide plant protein and healthy fats
- Short ingredient list with no artificial colors or sweeteners
- Dark chocolate contributes cocoa flavanols
What held the score back?
- Added cane sugar is a leading ingredient, about 17g per serving
- Saturated fat around 7g from palm fruit and cocoa butter
- Calorie-dense small portion with limited fiber
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ORGANIC DARK CHOCOLATE (ORGANIC EVAPORATED CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC CHOCOLATE LIQUOR*, ORGANIC COCOA BUTTER*, ORGANIC SOY LECITHIN, ORGANIC VANILLA), ORGANIC PEANUTS, ORGANIC POWDERED EVAPORATED CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC PEANUT FLOUR, ORGANIC PALM FRUIT OIL**, ORGANIC VANILLA FLAVOR, SEA SALT, ORGANIC SOY LECITHIN.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Key nutrition
Per serving: 40 g
- Calories21011% DV
- Protein4g8% DV
- Total Carbs21g8% DV
- Fiber1g4% DV
- Total Fat14g18% DV
- Saturated Fat7g35% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Justin's Dark Chocolate Organic Mini Peanut Butter Cups
- Brand
- Justin's
- Category
- Sweets & Desserts (source: Candy)
- GTIN / UPC
00855188003974- Serving size
- 40 g
- Source data — ingredients
- Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
- Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
- Data last verified
How this product may fit different goals
The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.
Low-Spike Stability
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher sugar (17g)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher saturated fat (7g)
GLP-1 Eating Support
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Lower protein (4g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher sugar (17g)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher sugar (17g)
Athletic Fueling
Watch-outsAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carbohydrate is almost entirely sugar (17g of 21g carbs)
Workout Recovery
Watch-outsAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Lower protein (4g)
Strength & Protein Focus
Watch-outsAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Lower protein (4g)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher net carbs (20g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Keto-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Net carbs above typical keto snack range (20g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener signals (evaporated cane sugar, powdered evaporated cane sugar)
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener signals (evaporated cane sugar, powdered evaporated cane sugar)
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener signals (evaporated cane sugar, powdered evaporated cane sugar)
Mediterranean-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher saturated fat (7g)
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "flour", "soy", "peanut". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Healthy Fat Focus
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Higher saturated fat (7g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Vegetarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Vegan
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Plant-Based
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Common questions about this product
Is Justin's Dark Chocolate Organic Mini Peanut Butter Cups highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.
Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?
Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Justin's Dark Chocolate Organic Mini Peanut Butter Cups shows about 1g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Justin's Dark Chocolate Organic Mini Peanut Butter Cups: 17g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include evaporated cane sugar, powdered evaporated cane sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Organic peanuts provide plant protein and healthy fats; Short ingredient list with no artificial colors or sweeteners; Dark chocolate contributes cocoa flavanols.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Added cane sugar is a leading ingredient, about 17g per serving; Saturated fat around 7g from palm fruit and cocoa butter; Calorie-dense small portion with limited fiber.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same sweets & desserts differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.
Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information
Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.
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