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Is Planters Hot & Spicy Cashews healthy?

Hot & Spicy Cashews

Snacks · Updated 2026-10-19

Longevity Score

78/100

Food Integrity Score

77/100

Enjoy in Moderation

Nutrition and ingredient quality are both respectable, but this is better as a balanced choice than an everyday default.

Quick answer

Enjoy in Moderation

Planters hot & spicy cashews is rated enjoy in moderation overall, with a Longevity Score of 78 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 77 out of 100. Whole nuts with protein and healthy fats, but seasoning adds sodium and some processing; best as a modest portion. Strengths include whole cashews provide protein and unsaturated fats, short, recognizable ingredient list, and modest added sugar (about 2 g), while main considerations include sodium about 150 mg per serving, moderate for a snack, peanut oil and seasoning blends, and flavorings and yeast extract add some processing.

Longevity Score 78/100Food Integrity Score 77/100

What helped the score?

  • Whole cashews provide protein and unsaturated fats
  • Short, recognizable ingredient list
  • Modest added sugar (about 2 g)

What held the score back?

  • Sodium about 150 mg per serving, moderate for a snack
  • Contains peanut oil and seasoning blends
  • Flavorings and yeast extract add some processing

Ingredients

Ingredient list

CASHEWS, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF PEANUT OIL, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, SPICES, DRIED GARLIC, DRIED ONION, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, YEAST EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, VINEGAR SOLIDS, NATURAL FLAVOR.

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Key nutrition

Per serving: 28 g (1 oz)

  • Calories1608% DV
  • Protein5g10% DV
  • Total Carbs9g3% DV
  • Fiber1g4% DV
  • Total Fat13g17% DV
  • Saturated Fat2g10% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Planters Hot & Spicy Cashews
Category
Snacks (source: Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks)
GTIN / UPC
00029000025974
Serving size
28 g (1 oz)
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

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  • 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 (8g)

    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 (150.1mg)

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

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

    A supportive signal: Low sugar (2g)

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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 (9g)

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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 (5g)

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  • Low-Carb Lifestyle

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

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

    A supportive signal: Lower net carbs (8g)

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Common questions about this product

Is Planters Hot & Spicy Cashews 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?

Planters Hot & Spicy Cashews shows about 1.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Planters Hot & Spicy Cashews: 2g total sugar per serving. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole cashews provide protein and unsaturated fats; Short, recognizable ingredient list; Modest added sugar (about 2 g).

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Sodium about 150 mg per serving, moderate for a snack; Contains peanut oil and seasoning blends; Flavorings and yeast extract add some processing.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

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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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