Organic Creamy Peanut Butter

by Western Family

Health Grade: C – Fair

Category: Pantry

This Organic Creamy Peanut Butter has some good qualities like organic peanuts and minimal additives. However, it contains organic palm oil and organic cane sugar which add saturated fat and sugar, plus whey powder which is a dairy allergen and mildly raises gut and hormone concerns. Overall, it scores in the middle with a C grade due to these factors.

• organic peanuts – beneficial · Whole food packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats which support heart and overall health.
• organic palm oil – controversial · Provides texture and shelf life but is high in saturated fat that may increase inflammation and heart risk.
• organic cane sugar – controversial · Gives sweetness but contributes to blood sugar spikes and inflammation if consumed frequently.
• sea salt – safe · Common flavor enhancer but should be limited in quantity to avoid too much sodium.
• whey powder – controversial · Provides protein but may cause mild digestive irritation or hormonal effects in some people.
• whole grain wheat flour – safe · Offers fiber and nutrients; safe for most but contains gluten which some individuals cannot tolerate.
• yeast – safe · Used in small amounts; generally harmless but can mildly affect gut microbiome.

Contains organic peanuts which provide heart-healthy fats and fiber

Uses organic ingredients without artificial additives or preservatives

Low cancer risk score indicating minimal harmful carcinogens

Contains organic palm oil which is high in saturated fat and pro-inflammatory

Includes organic cane sugar which can spike blood sugar and cause inflammation

Whey powder may cause mild gut disruption or hormonal effects in sensitive individuals

Contains wheat flour which has gluten, a common gut irritant for many