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Nutter Butter Cereal Made With Real Peanut Butter: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Nutter Butter cereal made with real peanut butter received a Food Integrity Score of 38 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects ultra-processed and high additive load. This reads like a food-engineering project more than a simple recipe, with peanut butter and oat flour buried under multiple synthetic colors, preservatives, and a hydrogenated oil. It is better suited to an occasional treat than a regular breakfast staple, mainly because the ingredient list leans on additives and refined sweeteners. Main considerations include four synthetic colors (red 40, yellow 5, blue 1, yellow 6), bht preservative and vague natural and artificial flavor, and hydrogenated oil and refined sugars. Simpler options: Choose oat cereal with no added colors or artificial flavors; pair plain peanut butter with unsweetened whole-grain cereal or oats.
Food Integrity Score 38/100
What stood out on the label?
- Ultra-processed
- High additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Four synthetic colors (Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Yellow 6)
- BHT preservative and vague natural and artificial flavor
- Hydrogenated oil and refined sugars
Simpler options to consider
- Choose oat cereal with no added colors or artificial flavors
- Pair plain peanut butter with unsweetened whole-grain cereal or oats
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Nutter Butter Cereal Made With Real Peanut Butter
- Brand
- Nutter Butter
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
- GTIN / UPC
00884912289858- Serving size
- 41 g (1 1/4 cup)
- 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
Food Integrity results
Cereal Made With Real Peanut Butter
Nutter Butter
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1, and Yellow 6 plus BHT and hydrogenated vegetable oil make this a clearly additive-heavy formula.
Consider This
Refined sugar, dextrose, hydrogenated oil, and artificial flavor stack up, which is typical of factory-formulated cereal rather than simple kitchen cooking.
Good Substitutes
Plain oats or unsweetened puffed grains with a spoon of real peanut butter, a pinch of salt, and a drizzle of honey.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityThis reads like a food-engineering project more than a simple recipe, with peanut butter and oat flour buried under multiple synthetic colors, preservatives, and a hydrogenated oil. It is better suited to an occasional treat than a regular breakfast staple, mainly because the ingredient list leans on additives and refined sweeteners.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Four synthetic colors (Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Yellow 6)
- BHT preservative and vague natural and artificial flavor
- Hydrogenated oil and refined sugars
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Yellow 6 — Synthetic colors many users prefer to avoid.
- Natural and Artificial Flavor — Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
- BHT — Synthetic preservative.
- Hydrogenated vegetable oil; Canola oil — Hydrogenated and refined seed oils.
Highest concern ingredients
- Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Yellow 6 (8/10) — Synthetic color additives.
- Natural and Artificial Flavor (8/10) — Vague flavor system with artificial components.
- BHT (7/10) — Synthetic preservative.
Better choice tips
- Choose oat cereal with no added colors or artificial flavors.
- Pair plain peanut butter with unsweetened whole-grain cereal or oats.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
CORN FLOUR, SUGAR, PEANUT BUTTER (PEANUTS, DEXTROSE, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (COTTONSEED, SOYBEAN, CANOLA), SALT), DEXTROSE, WHOLE GRAIN OAT FLOUR, CANOLA OIL, SALT, CALCIUM CARBONATE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, RED 40, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1, YELLOW 6, BHT ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: REDUCED IRON, NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), ZINC OXIDE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE (VITAMIN B5), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), FOLIC ACID.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Natural and Artificial FlavorConcern 8/10 — Higher concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term · Higher concern
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Vague flavor blend with undisclosed components.
Additional note
Vague flavor system mixing natural and artificial components.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system with artificial components.
Red 40Concern 8/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive · Higher concern
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Synthetic color many users prefer to avoid.
Additional note
Synthetic color additive.
Family watchlist
Artificial color many users track.
Yellow 5Concern 8/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive · Higher concern
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Synthetic color many users prefer to avoid.
Additional note
Synthetic color additive.
Family watchlist
Artificial color many users track.
Blue 1Concern 8/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive · Higher concern
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Synthetic color many users prefer to avoid.
Additional note
Synthetic color additive.
Family watchlist
Artificial color many users track.
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Yellow 6Concern 8/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive · Higher concern
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Synthetic color many users prefer to avoid.
Additional note
Synthetic color additive.
Family watchlist
Artificial color many users track.
BHT Added to Preserve FreshnessConcern 7/10 — Higher concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Synthetic preservative added for shelf life.
Additional note
Synthetic antioxidant preservative.
Family watchlist
Synthetic preservative many users track.
Peanut Butter (peanuts, dextrose, hydrogenated vegetable oil (cottonseed, soybean, canola), salt)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernHydrogenated oil blendWatchlist
What this is
Hydrogenated oil blend
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Hydrogenated oils and added dextrose shift it away from plain peanut butter.
Additional note
Peanut butter with dextrose and hydrogenated vegetable oil added.
Family watchlist
Contains hydrogenated vegetable oil and added dextrose.
Canola OilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined seed oil some users prefer to avoid.
Additional note
Refined seed oil used for frying or fat content.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil many users track.
SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined sweetener contributing to the sugar load.
Additional note
Refined cane sugar, a major sweetener here.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener many users track.
DextroseConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined sugar adding to sweetness without whole-food value.
Additional note
Refined simple sugar added as sweetener.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener many users track.
Calcium CarbonateConcern 4/10 — Mild concernMineral additiveAdditive
What this is
Mineral additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Functions as a fortification or processing helper.
Additional note
Mineral salt used for fortification or anti-caking.
Corn FlourConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined flour
What this is
Refined flour
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined grain base that lowers fiber compared to whole grains.
Additional note
Refined corn grain flour, common base ingredient.
Reduced IronConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificant
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Fortification ingredient with low concern.
Additional note
Added mineral for fortification.
Zinc OxideConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificant
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Mineral fortification with low concern.
Additional note
Added mineral for fortification.
Whole Grain Oat FlourConcern 1/10 — Very low concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
A recognizable whole-grain ingredient with lower concern.
Additional note
Whole grain oat flour, a recognizable whole-food ingredient.
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernVitamin
What this is
Vitamin
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Vitamin fortification with low concern.
Additional note
Added vitamin for fortification.
Thiamin Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernVitamin
What this is
Vitamin
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Vitamin fortification with low concern.
Additional note
Added vitamin for fortification.
Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernVitamin
What this is
Vitamin
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Vitamin fortification with low concern.
Additional note
Added vitamin for fortification.
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernVitamin
What this is
Vitamin
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Vitamin fortification with low concern.
Additional note
Added vitamin for fortification.
Folic AcidConcern 1/10 — Very low concernVitamin
What this is
Vitamin
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Vitamin fortification with low concern.
Additional note
Added vitamin for fortification.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic seasoning with minimal concern at this amount.
Additional note
Simple seasoning, common in food.
This Food Integrity score estimates how close a food appears to a simple, recognizable ingredient profile. It is not a medical safety rating. 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.
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: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)
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: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)
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: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)
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: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)
Vegetarian
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "oat". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "oat". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "oat". See ingredients for details.)
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: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "dextrose", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
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: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "dextrose", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
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: Higher processing level (Ultra-processed)
This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.
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: Higher processing level (Ultra-processed)
This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.
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: Higher processing level (Ultra-processed)
This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.
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", "oat", "corn". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Workout Recovery
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Strength & Protein Focus
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the 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 Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Healthy Fat Focus
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis
What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates
The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.
Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter
Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.
Who may prioritize Food Integrity
Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.
How Food Integrity differs from Longevity
Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.
Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too
The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.
Common questions about this product
Is Nutter Butter Cereal Made With Real Peanut Butter highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Ultra-processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Nutter Butter Cereal Made With Real Peanut Butter shows about 0.98g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Nutter Butter Cereal Made With Real Peanut Butter: 16g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar, dextrose. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains real peanuts as a flavor component; Modest protein per serving; Fortified with vitamins and minerals.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Sugar and dextrose are prominent ingredients; Artificial colors Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Yellow 6; Hydrogenated vegetable oil and BHT preservative.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same breakfast & cereal 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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