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Peanut butter, crunchy, unsalted

Crunchy unsalted peanut butter is a ground peanut spread containing visible peanut pieces and prepared without salt. Its USDA profile differs from smooth peanut butter and may represent formulated rather than 100%-peanut products.

Nutrition per100 g

589kcal

2,460 kJ

DETAILED OVERVIEW

Nutrition facts

Macros

Protein24.1 g

48% RI*

Carbohydrates21.6 g

8% RI*

Fat49.9 g

71% RI*

Saturated fat7.6 g

38% RI*

Fibre8.0 g

32% RI*

Sugars8.4 g

9% RI*

Vitamins

Vitamin C0.0 mg

0% RI*

Vitamin E6.3 mg

53% RI*

Vitamin K0.5 µg

1% RI*

Vitamin B60.4 mg

30% RI*

Folate92.0 µg

46% RI*

Minerals

Calcium45.0 mg

6% RI*

Iron1.9 mg

14% RI*

Magnesium160.0 mg

43% RI*

Phosphorus319.0 mg

46% RI*

Potassium745.0 mg

37% RI*

Sodium17.0 mg

1% RI*

* Reference intake for an average adult. Values may vary by variety, producer and preparation.

GOOD TO KNOW

The whole story
behind peanut butter, crunchy, unsalted

Nutrition is rarely simply “good” or “bad”. Here is the balanced picture to help you decide what fits your diet.

THE UPSIDE

Why it can be a great choice

Provides 24.1 g protein and 8.0 g fibre per 100 g, more of both than the corresponding generic USDA smooth unsalted profile.
Provides magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium and folate.
Most of the 49.9 g total fat is unsaturated, including 23.1 g monounsaturated and 13.9 g polyunsaturated fat; the product also provides vitamin E and niacin.
Contains 17 mg sodium per 100 g in this USDA unsalted profile, although a specific package label remains authoritative.

THE DOWNSIDE

What to keep in mind

Contains about 589 kcal per 100 g, and a heaped spoon can be considerably larger than the labelled serving.
Contains 8.41 g total sugars per 100 g; unsalted does not establish that a product is unsweetened or made only from peanuts.
Peanut is a major food allergen and can cause life-threatening reactions; cross-contact must be treated seriously.
The thick paste and embedded peanut pieces are choking hazards for infants and young children; CDC advises against chunks or spoonfuls of nut butter.
Crunchy products vary in peanut-piece size, sugar, oils and stabilisers; the package label supersedes this generic profile.