Crazy Richard's Creamy Natural Peanut Butter: Labelgrade A- (86/100)
A- 86 / 100 — Strong protein density (25g per 100g), effectively zero sugar, very low sodium, and substantial fiber.
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Crazy Richard’s Creamy Natural Peanut Butter delivers 8g of protein and 180 calories per 2 Tbsp (USDA FDC 2383727). Per 100g that’s 25g of protein; per oz, 7.1g. The Labelgrade is A- (86 / 100): Strong protein density (25g per 100g), effectively zero sugar, very low sodium, and substantial fiber.
Why this Labelgrade
| Dimension | Grade | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein density | A- | 88 / 100 | 25g per 100g — top-tier; rivals plain cooked meat |
| Ingredient quality | B+ | 83 / 100 | Short 1-ingredient list, no additive flags |
| Saturated fat load | C | 64 / 100 | 2g per serving (6.3g per 100g) — meaningful saturated fat load |
| Sodium load | A+ | 100 / 100 | 0mg sodium — perfect |
| Sugar load | A | 92 / 100 | 2g sugar, no added sugar listed |
| Fiber | A+ | 96 / 100 | 3.01g per serving — excellent, particularly in this category |
| Overall | A- | 86 / 100 | Weighted blend: protein 25% · ingredients 22% · saturated fat 18% · sodium 15% · sugar 12% · fiber 8% |
How it compares
| Product | Protein per serving | Per 100 g | Per oz | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crazy Richard’s Creamy Natural Peanut Butter (this product) | 8g | 25g | 7.1g | 180 |
| 365 Everyday Value Organic Creamy Peanut Butter | 7g | 21.9g | 6.2g | 210 |
| Justin’s Classic Almond Butter | 7g | 21.9g | 6.2g | 190 |
| Justin’s Classic Peanut Butter | 7g | 21.9g | 6.2g | 210 |
| Plain cooked chicken breast (benchmark) | — | 31g | 8.8g | ~165 |
One ingredient, and why that wins the category
Turn the jar over and the ingredient list is a single word: peanuts. No sugar, no palm oil, no salt, no stabilizers — nothing the peanuts didn’t bring themselves. In a category where most jars run three or four ingredients, that’s the cleanest label you can buy, and it’s the reason this is the highest-graded peanut butter we’ve scored.
The clean label isn’t just an aesthetic. It shows up directly in the numbers that separate this jar from the supermarket standards:
- 0mg sodium. Conventional peanut butters add salt; this one doesn’t, so it’s a perfect score on the sodium dimension. Over a daily habit, that’s a real difference.
- No added sugar. The 2g of sugars per serving are the peanuts’ own. There’s no cane syrup or sugar in the recipe, so nothing spikes the sugar load.
- 8g protein, the highest in this comparison set. Because the jar isn’t diluted with oil and sweetener, you get slightly more peanut — and therefore more protein — per spoonful than a spread that’s part palm oil and sugar.
If your only question is “which peanut butter has the least added to it,” this is the answer. There is nothing in here to apologize for on the ingredient line.
The saturated-fat asterisk (and the portion reality)
The honest knock — the one thing keeping this from a straight A — is saturated fat: 2g per serving earns a C (64/100). Don’t over-read that. Peanuts are a genuinely healthy fat source; the majority of the 16g of fat here is unsaturated, the kind associated with better heart health. But our grade scores every food against the same saturated-fat curve, and peanuts naturally carry a few grams, so the dimension lands at a C regardless of how clean the rest of the label is. It’s a structural feature of the food, not a sign of a bad recipe.
The more practical caution is calories. At 180 calories per 2 Tbsp, peanut butter is energy-dense, and a serving is smaller than most people eyeball. A heaped spoonful eaten straight from the jar is easily 1.5–2 servings, which is how a “healthy snack” quietly becomes 300+ calories. None of that makes peanut butter unhealthy — it makes it a food worth measuring. Spread a level 2 Tbsp on whole-grain toast or an apple and you’ve got one of the better protein-and-fat snacks in the pantry.
Scope
This page covers Crazy Richard’s Creamy Natural Peanut Butter (16 OZ/1 LB/453 g), UPC 074822610631, as represented in USDA Branded Foods FDC 2383727. Crazy Richard’s sells multiple variants in this product line — other sizes, flavors, or fat levels may have different macros and Labelgrade scores. Manufacturers periodically reformulate; always cross-reference the actual package label, especially if you have allergies or dietary restrictions.
Ingredients (from the USDA Branded Foods entry)
PEANUTS.
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Quick Facts
Per serving · 2 Tbsp
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Full nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per Serving (2 Tbsp) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 180 |
| Protein | 8g |
| Total Fat | 16g |
| Saturated Fat | 2g |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 5g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.01g |
| Total Sugars | 2g |
| Sodium | 0mg |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Calcium | 19.8mg |
| Iron | 1.08mg |
| Potassium | 140mg |
Scope: This page applies specifically to Creamy Natural Peanut Butter (16 OZ/1 LB/453 g) · UPC 074822610631. Other sizes, flavors, or formulations may differ.
How this fits each diet
Each score is computed from the same USDA nutrition + ingredient data, against the published rules of each diet. They tell you "does this food fit this diet" — not whether the diet is right for you.
contains no listed animal products
contains no listed meat or fish
no wheat, barley, rye, or malt detected in USDA ingredient list
Frequently Asked Questions
Is peanut butter actually healthy?
For most people, yes. Peanut butter is a whole-food source of plant protein and unsaturated fat, plus fiber, magnesium and vitamin E. It's calorie-dense — a 2 Tbsp serving here is 180 calories — so portion matters, but the fat is mostly the heart-healthy kind. The one thing to check is the label: the healthiest jars contain only peanuts, and that's exactly what this one is.
Why does Crazy Richard's score an A- (86/100) — what's holding it back from an A?
It earns top marks almost everywhere: 25g protein per 100g, 0mg sodium, no added sugar, and a one-word ingredient list. The only dimension that dings it is saturated fat (a C, 64/100). That's not a recipe flaw — peanuts naturally carry ~2g saturated fat per serving — but our formula scores every food on the same saturated-fat curve, and that single dimension is the gap between an A- and an A.
Why is there oil floating on top, and do I have to stir it?
Yes, and that separation is a good sign. With nothing added to hold it together — no palm oil, no stabilizers — the natural peanut oil rises to the top. Stir it back in (storing the jar upside down for a day first makes this easier), then refrigerate to keep it mixed. The oil is the healthy unsaturated fat you want; pouring it off just makes the spread drier and removes calories you paid for.
How much should I eat in a serving?
The label serving is 2 Tbsp (32g) — 180 calories and 8g protein. That's a genuine 'good source of protein' (16% of the 50g Daily Value), and two servings clears the 'high in protein' bar. Because it's calorie-dense, a heaped spoonful straight from the jar can quietly be 1.5–2 servings, so measure if you're tracking intake.
Is this better than a no-stir conventional peanut butter like Skippy or Jif?
Nutritionally, yes. Conventional spreads add sugar and palm oil for sweetness and shelf-stability, which is why they score lower and carry sodium. Crazy Richard's adds nothing — it's just peanuts — so it has zero sodium and no added sugar. The only trade-off is convenience: you stir this one, and it's a bit drier on bread. Pair it with banana or a drizzle of honey if you miss the sweetness.
When was this data last verified?
2026-06-05, against USDA FoodData Central FDC 2383727. We re-verify top-traffic pages monthly and update within 7 days of a reformulation.