Creamy Peanut Butter — DUMP

Munch or Dump rates Creamy Peanut Butter by Jif DUMP — score 17/90.

Highly processed with partially hydrogenated oils and added sugar.

Why this verdict

• Fully hydrogenated oils present
• Added sugar
• NOVA 4 ultra-processed
• Multiple sweeteners — sweetness engineered, not simple

Ingredients (5)

• DRY ROASTED PEANUTS (safe) — The good part. Protein, healthy fats and fiber.
• Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
• Hydrogenated vegetable oils (rapeseed, cottonseed, soybean) (avoid) — Industrial hardened oils used to stop oil separation. A source of trans fats and the single reason this is a DUMP.
• Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
• molasses (moderate) — A second sweetener for color and flavor. Minor, but it stacks on top of the sugar.

Healthier alternatives

• Teddie Unsalted Peanut Butter
• Creamy Salted Peanut Butter
• Old fashioned peanut butter all natural super chunky
• Simple Truth Organic Creamy Peanut Butter
• Organic Creamy Peanut Butter