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Is Planters Chili Lime Peanuts healthy?

Chili Lime Peanuts

Snacks · Updated 2026-10-19

Longevity Score

68/100

Food Integrity Score

52/100

Limit When Possible

Mixed or weaker nutrition and ingredient signals suggest looking for better options when you can.

Quick answer

Limit When Possible

Planters chili lime peanuts is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 68 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100. Peanut-based snack with protein and fiber, but seed oil, sugar syrups, and several additives lower its whole-food quality. Strengths include peanuts provide protein and fiber, modest 1 oz serving size, and moderate sodium for a seasoned snack, while main considerations include canola and peanut oil added, corn syrup and maltodextrin present, and multiple flavorings and additives.

Longevity Score 68/100Food Integrity Score 52/100

What helped the score?

  • Peanuts provide protein and fiber
  • Modest 1 oz serving size
  • Moderate sodium for a seasoned snack

What held the score back?

  • Canola and peanut oil added
  • Corn syrup and maltodextrin present
  • Multiple flavorings and additives

Ingredients

Ingredient list

PEANUTS, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF PEANUT OIL, SODIUM DIACETATE, SEA SALT, SUGAR, DRIED CHILI PEPPERS, CITRIC ACID, SPICE, CANOLA OIL, YEAST EXTRACT, GUM ARABIC, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, CORN MALTODEXTRIN, TORULA YEAST, CORN SYRUP, EXTRACTIVES OF LIME, PAPRIKA EXTRACT, ASCORBIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR

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Key nutrition

Per serving: 28 g (1 oz (28g/about 39 pieces))

  • Calories1608% DV
  • Protein7g14% DV
  • Total Carbs5g2% DV
  • Fiber2g7% DV
  • Total Fat14g18% DV
  • Saturated Fat2g10% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Planters Chili Lime Peanuts
Category
Snacks (source: Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks)
GTIN / UPC
00029000019485
Serving size
28 g (1 oz (28g/about 39 pieces))
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

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Lower net carbs (3g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Moderate-low sodium (159.9mg)

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Sweetener signals (sugar, corn syrup)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Watch-outs

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Lower carbs for fueling (5g)

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  • Strength & Protein Focus

    Watch-outs

    Athletic 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 (7g)

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  • Vegetarian

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "pepper", "peppers". See ingredients for details.)

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Common questions about this product

Is Planters Chili Lime Peanuts highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly 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?

Planters Chili Lime Peanuts shows about 1.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Planters Chili Lime Peanuts: 1g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar, corn syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Peanuts provide protein and fiber; Modest 1 oz serving size; Moderate sodium for a seasoned snack.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Canola and peanut oil added; Corn syrup and maltodextrin present; Multiple flavorings and additives.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same snacks differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Snacks, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. 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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