Why is Creamy Peanut Butter classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines several industrial ingredients such as a blend of hydrogenated vegetable oils (rapeseed, cottonseed, soybean), added sugar, monoglycerides used as emulsifiers, molasses and corn starch, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods and justify its NOVA 4 rating.

How does the sugar and fat content in Creamy Peanut Butter affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 3 g of sugar and 16 g of fat per 32 g serving, the spread can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and contributes a high amount of saturated fat, which may raise LDL cholesterol; the moderate 0.35 g of salt is lower than average but still requires caution for hypertension, so the product should be consumed sparingly by people managing these conditions.

Is the peanut ingredient in Creamy Peanut Butter a concern for people with peanut allergies?

Yes. Peanuts are the primary ingredient and are listed as a major allergen; the product also contains soy‑derived oils, another common allergen, making it unsuitable for anyone with peanut or soy sensitivities.

Reese's • 510 g

Creamy Peanut Butter

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Creamy Peanut Butter is a 510 g jar of spread produced by Reese’s, marketed as a plant‑based creamy peanut butter. It falls into the legumes family, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, offering 190 kcal per 32 g serving with high fat (16 g) and saturated fat (2.5 g) but also a solid fiber content (3 g) and protein (8 g) per serving. The product contains peanuts, soy‑derived oils and monoglycerides, making it unsuitable for those with peanut or soy allergies and its vegan status is uncertain due to the presence of hydrogenated vegetable oil and possible animal‑derived emulsifiers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal594 kcal

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical spreads (average per 100 g: 15.28 g fat, 2.8 g saturated fat, 4.09 g sugars, 2.31 g salt), this peanut butter contains roughly three times more fat and saturated fat, more than double the sugar, while its salt level is about half the average.

Ingredients

Peanuts; Sugar; hydrogenated Vegetable Oil [rapeseed Oil; Cottonseed Oil; Soybean Oil]; Salt; Peanut Oil; Monoglycerides; Molasses; Cornstarch.

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