Planters Deluxe Mixed Nuts: Labelgrade B- (74/100)
B- 74 / 100 — Strong protein density (17.9g per 100g), effectively zero sugar, and substantial fiber.
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Planters Deluxe Mixed Nuts delivers 5g of protein and 170 calories per 1 ONZ (USDA FDC 2089140). Per 100g that’s 17.9g of protein; per oz, 5.1g. The Labelgrade is B- (74 / 100): Strong protein density (17.9g per 100g), effectively zero sugar, and substantial fiber.
Why this Labelgrade
| Dimension | Grade | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein density | B | 77 / 100 | 17.9g per 100g — strong for this category |
| Ingredient quality | B | 75 / 100 | 7 ingredients, recognizable, no significant additive flags |
| Saturated fat load | C- | 59 / 100 | 2g per serving (7.1g per 100g) — meaningful saturated fat load |
| Sodium load | C+ | 68 / 100 | 80.1mg per serving (81mg per oz) — moderate |
| Sugar load | A+ | 96 / 100 | 1g sugar, no added sugar listed |
| Fiber | B+ | 80 / 100 | 1.99g per serving — good |
| Overall | B- | 74 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planters Deluxe Mixed Nuts (this product) | 5g | 17.9g | 5.1g | 170 |
| Planters Deluxe Whole Cashews | 5g | 17.9g | 5.1g | 160 |
| Planters Cocktail Peanuts | 7g | 25g | 7.1g | 170 |
| Planters Dry Roasted Peanuts | 7g | 25g | 7.1g | 160 |
| Plain cooked chicken breast (benchmark) | — | 31g | 8.8g | ~165 |
Five nuts, five fat-and-mineral profiles
What you’re really buying with a deluxe mix isn’t a higher protein count — it’s variety. The list runs cashews, almonds, Brazil nuts, pecans, and pistachios, and each brings something a single-nut snack can’t: almonds are a standout source of vitamin E, Brazil nuts are famously rich in selenium (so rich that a couple cover a full day’s worth), and pecans and pistachios round out the fat profile with their own balance of monounsaturated fat. Across the board the fat is mostly unsaturated — only 2g of the 14g per ounce is saturated — which is exactly why the scorecard treats the high fat number gently and lands this at B- rather than dragging it down.
The practical upside of a blend is that rotating different nuts spreads your nutrient intake instead of leaning on one. The trade-off versus plain peanuts is protein: this cashew-and-pecan-forward mix carries about 5g per ounce against the peanut’s 7g, which is the main reason it grades a notch lower. Neither is “better” in the abstract — peanuts are the efficient protein play, the deluxe mix is the broader, more interesting one — but if you understand the mix as a variety snack rather than a protein snack, the B- makes sense.
Lowest salt in the group — so portion is the only real watch-out
Two honest watch-outs apply to every nut: portion and salt. On salt, this mix is the best behaved of the four Planters nuts here — about 81mg of sodium per ounce, roughly 3% of the daily limit, the lowest in the group. So for most people the added salt is a non-issue; an unsalted tin would shave it further, but you’re not starting from a salty baseline.
That leaves portion as the thing that actually decides whether this snack helps or hurts. A 517g tin is around eighteen servings, and premium mixed nuts are the classic counter food you graze without counting — a few handfuls past an open tin slides from a healthy 170-calorie ounce to a 400-plus-calorie session fast. The food is still good either way; it just stops being light. The reliable fix is mechanical: tip one ounce into a bowl, close the tin, and walk away from it. Do that and a deluxe mix is one of the more nutritious, satisfying snacks you can keep in the pantry.
Scope
This page covers Planters Deluxe Mixed Nuts (517 g), UPC 029000016224, as represented in USDA Branded Foods FDC 2089140. Planters 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)
CASHEWS, ALMONDS, BRAZIL NUTS, PECANS, PISTACHIOS, PEANUT AND/OR COTTONSEED OIL, SEA SALT.
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Quick Facts
Per serving · 1 ONZ
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Full nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per Serving (1 ONZ) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 170 |
| Protein | 5g |
| Total Fat | 14g |
| Saturated Fat | 2g |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 7g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.99g |
| Total Sugars | 1g |
| Sodium | 80.1mg |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Calcium | 40mg |
| Iron | 1.44mg |
| Potassium | 200mg |
Scope: This page applies specifically to Deluxe Mixed Nuts (517 g) · UPC 029000016224. 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
Are mixed nuts healthy?
Yes — a blend of nuts is one of the better snacks you can keep on hand. An ounce of these gives you 5g of protein, 2g of fiber, and 14g of fat that is mostly the heart-healthy unsaturated kind (just 2g saturated). Because this is a five-nut mix — cashews, almonds, Brazil nuts, pecans, pistachios — you get a wider spread of minerals and fats than any single nut delivers on its own. The usual cautions apply: an ounce is a small handful and easy to overshoot, but as snacks go this is a genuinely nutritious one.
Why only a B- if mixed nuts are healthy?
The grade is held back by calorie density, not by the fat being unhealthy. At 170 calories an ounce these are energy-dense, and the scorecard docks a few points for the 2g of saturated fat. But the fat is predominantly unsaturated, so the formula does not penalize the total fat the way it would a saturated-fat-heavy snack. The other reason it lands a notch below the peanuts is simply protein: a cashew-and-pecan blend carries less protein per calorie than peanuts do, so it grades B- (74) where the cocktail peanuts hit B (78). Both are legitimately healthy snacks.
Are mixed nuts better than just peanuts?
It depends what you want. Peanuts win on protein-per-calorie — about 7g per ounce versus 5g for this mix — and cost less. Mixed nuts win on variety: the five-nut blend spreads your intake across different fat and mineral profiles (almonds for vitamin E, Brazil nuts for selenium, pistachios and pecans for their own balance), which is a nice thing to rotate in. Neither is a wrong answer. If protein is the priority, lean peanuts; if you want a broader nutritional mix and a more interesting snack, the deluxe blend earns its place.
What counts as a serving, and is it easy to overeat?
A serving is 1 ounce (28g) — roughly a small cupped handful, about 170 calories. A tin of premium mixed nuts is one of the easiest things to over-portion: they taste good, they're often out on a counter, and a couple of grazing handfuls quietly reach two or three servings (340–510 calories). They're still a healthy food at that point — just no longer a light snack. Portioning a single ounce into a bowl, rather than eating from the tin, keeps it in check.
Is the salt a problem?
Not for most people — these are the lowest-sodium option in this Planters group at about 81mg per ounce, only ~3% of the daily limit. Salt is only worth watching if salted nuts are a daily, multi-handful habit, where it adds up alongside the portions. If you want zero added salt, unsalted mixed nuts deliver the same protein, fiber, and good fats; but as salted nuts go, this blend is already on the light end.
When was this data last verified?
2026-06-05, against USDA FoodData Central FDC 2089140. We re-verify top-traffic pages monthly and update within 7 days of a reformulation.