Why is Peanut Butter classified as a NOVA 3 product and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from roasted peanuts, vegetable oil and minor ingredients, which places it in the moderately processed NOVA 3 group; the only listed additive is E320, a propylene glycol alginate used as an antioxidant.

How does the sugar and salt content of this peanut butter affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 1.7 g sugar and 0.30 g salt per 100 g, the spread contains less sugar and far less salt than typical spreads, making it a relatively safer choice for diabetics and those managing blood pressure, though the added sugar means it should still be consumed in moderation.

Is this peanut butter suitable for a vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diet?

The formulation is vegan and certified gluten‑free, but it provides 2.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, which may exceed the strict net‑carb limits of a standard keto diet; therefore it fits vegan and gluten‑free regimes but is only marginal for keto.

Bega • 755 g

Peanut Butter Smooth

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Peanut Butter from Bega is a plant‑based spread made primarily of roasted peanuts (86%) with added vegetable oil, sugar and salt. It belongs to the legume family (PNNS groups: Cereals and potatoes; Legumes) and carries a Nutri‑Score of B and a NOVA 3 classification, reflecting moderate processing and a relatively favorable nutrient profile. The product provides 5.3 g protein and 11.7 g fat per 100 g while keeping sugars at 1.7 g and salt at 0.30 g, though its fiber is low (1.5 g) and it contains the additive E320 (propylene glycol alginate).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal626 kcal

Added Sugars4.5 g

Magnesium164 mg

Manganese7.3 mg

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average spreads, this peanut butter has markedly lower sugar (1.7 g vs 4.09 g), fat (11.7 g vs 15.16 g) and salt (0.30 g vs 2.32 g), but also delivers less protein (5.3 g vs 13.77 g) and fiber (1.5 g vs 6.74 g) while its energy density (≈626 kcal) exceeds the typical 263 kcal per 100 g.

Ingredients

ROASTED PEANUTS (86%), VEGETABLE OIL (ANTIOXIDANT (320)), SUGAR, SALT

84%

35%

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Bega

470 g