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Is Planters Sea Salt & Vinegar Peanuts healthy?

Sea Salt & Vinegar Peanuts

Snacks · Updated 2026-10-19

Longevity Score

62/100

Food Integrity Score

63/100

Limit When Possible

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

Quick answer

Limit When Possible

Planters sea salt & vinegar peanuts is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 62 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 63 out of 100. Peanut-based snack with protein and fiber, but refined oils, flavorings, and additives lower its whole-food alignment. Strengths include peanuts provide plant protein and fiber, moderate protein at 7g per ounce, and low added sugar at about 1g, while main considerations include peanut oil and canola oil add seed oil load, multiple additives, flavors, and color extract, and sodium around 150mg per serving, modest but adds up.

Longevity Score 62/100Food Integrity Score 63/100

What helped the score?

  • Peanuts provide plant protein and fiber
  • Moderate protein at 7g per ounce
  • Low added sugar at about 1g

What held the score back?

  • Peanut oil and canola oil add seed oil load
  • Multiple additives, flavors, and color extract
  • Sodium around 150mg per serving, modest but adds up

Ingredients

Ingredient list

PEANUTS, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SEA SALT, PEANUT OIL, SODIUM DIACETATE, DEXTROSE, MALIC ACID, MALTODEXTRIN, YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOR, CANOLA OIL, SALT, PAPRIKA AND TURMERIC EXTRACT (COLOR), ASCORBIC ACID

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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 Sea Salt & Vinegar Peanuts
Category
Snacks (source: Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks)
GTIN / UPC
00029000019478
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

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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 (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 (150.1mg)

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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 (dextrose)

    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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  • 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 (3g)

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Common questions about this product

Is Planters Sea Salt & Vinegar Peanuts highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Moderately 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 Sea Salt & Vinegar Peanuts shows about 1.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Planters Sea Salt & Vinegar Peanuts: 0g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include dextrose. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Peanuts provide plant protein and fiber; Moderate protein at 7g per ounce; Low added sugar at about 1g.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Peanut oil and canola oil add seed oil load; Multiple additives, flavors, and color extract; Sodium around 150mg per serving, modest but adds up.

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.

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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

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