Creamy Salted Peanut Butter — MUNCH

Munch or Dump rates Creamy Salted Peanut Butter by Trader Joe's MUNCH — score 100/90.

Two ingredients — peanuts and salt. No added sugar, no palm oil, and no hydrogenated fats, which is exactly what you want in a peanut butter. It is calorie-dense like all nut butters, but the formula is clean whole food.

Why this verdict

• Just two ingredients: peanuts and salt
• No added sugar, no palm oil, no hydrogenated or fully hydrogenated fats
• Whole-food nut butter delivering protein and monounsaturated fats

Ingredients (2)

• Peanuts (safe) — Whole legume; protein, fiber, and heart-healthy fats.
• Salt (moderate) — Adds sodium; the only reason to watch portions if you are sodium-sensitive.