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Is Planters Sweet 'n Crunchy Peanuts healthy?

Sweet 'n Crunchy Peanuts

Snacks · Updated 2026-10-19

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

Planters sweet 'n crunchy peanuts is rated choose occasionally overall, with a Longevity Score of 62 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100. Peanut-based snack with a short ingredient list, but added sugar and sweet coating lower its alignment. Strengths include peanuts provide plant protein and fiber, short, recognizable ingredient list, and no artificial colors or sweeteners, while main considerations include added sugar contributes about 13g per 1 oz serving, coating includes butter, adding saturated fat, and sugar content is high relative to the serving.

Longevity Score 62/100Food Integrity Score 84/100

What helped the score?

  • Peanuts provide plant protein and fiber
  • Short, recognizable ingredient list
  • Contains no artificial colors or sweeteners

What held the score back?

  • Added sugar contributes about 13g per 1 oz serving
  • Coating includes butter, adding saturated fat
  • Sugar content is high relative to the serving

Ingredients

Ingredient list

PEANUTS, SUGAR, BUTTER (CREAM [FROM MILK], SALT), SEA SALT

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

Key nutrition

Per serving: 28 g (1 oz (28g/about 40 pieces))

  • Calories1407% DV
  • Protein4g8% DV
  • Total Carbs15g5% DV
  • Fiber1g4% DV
  • Total Fat8g10% DV
  • Saturated Fat1g5% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Planters Sweet 'n Crunchy Peanuts
Category
Snacks (source: Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks)
GTIN / UPC
00029000072503
Serving size
28 g (1 oz (28g/about 40 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

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sugar (13g)

    This product has 3 additional signals 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: Low saturated fat (1g)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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 (13g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sugar (13g)

    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: Carbohydrate is almost entirely sugar (13g of 15g carbs)

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Common questions about this product

Is Planters Sweet 'n Crunchy Peanuts highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Minimal processing. 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 Sweet 'n Crunchy Peanuts shows about 1.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Planters Sweet 'n Crunchy Peanuts: 12g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar. 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; Short, recognizable ingredient list; Contains no artificial colors or sweeteners.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Added sugar contributes about 13g per 1 oz serving; Coating includes butter, adding saturated fat; Sugar content is high relative to the serving.

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

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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