Planters Dry Roasted Peanuts: Labelgrade B- (73/100)
B- 73 / 100 — Strong protein density (25g per 100g), low sugar load, high sodium per 100g, and substantial fiber.
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Planters Dry Roasted Peanuts delivers 7g of protein and 160 calories per 1 ONZ (USDA FDC 1977312). Per 100g that’s 25g of protein; per oz, 7.1g. The Labelgrade is B- (73 / 100): Strong protein density (25g per 100g), low sugar load, high sodium per 100g, 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- | 73 / 100 | 13 ingredients; flagged maltodextrin or corn syrup |
| Saturated fat load | C- | 59 / 100 | 2g per serving (7.1g per 100g) — meaningful saturated fat load |
| Sodium load | D | 45 / 100 | 150mg per serving (152mg per oz) — meaningful per 100g |
| Sugar load | A+ | 96 / 100 | 2g sugar (1.01g added) — low overall |
| Fiber | B+ | 80 / 100 | 1.99g per serving — good |
| Overall | B- | 73 / 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 Dry Roasted Peanuts (this product) | 7g | 25g | 7.1g | 160 |
| Planters Cocktail Peanuts | 7g | 25g | 7.1g | 170 |
| Planters Deluxe Mixed Nuts | 5g | 17.9g | 5.1g | 170 |
| Planters Deluxe Whole Cashews | 5g | 17.9g | 5.1g | 160 |
| Plain cooked chicken breast (benchmark) | — | 31g | 8.8g | ~165 |
The peanut is great — the seasoning is what costs it
Strip away the flavoring and this is the same nutritional powerhouse as any peanut: 7g of protein, 2g of fiber, and 14g of mostly-unsaturated fat per ounce, with only 2g saturated. That’s the part that makes peanuts a genuinely smart snack, and the scorecard rewards it — protein density lands an A-. So why does this grade a step below the plain cocktail peanuts? The “dry roasted” seasoning. The ingredient list runs thirteen items deep — sea salt, spices, dried onion and garlic, paprika, plus flavor-system additives like maltodextrin, dried corn syrup, and gelatin — which dings the ingredient-quality line, and the seasoning is salt-forward enough to make this the saltiest nut in the group.
This is a useful illustration of how the grade actually works: the fat, the thing the front of the can makes you fret about, is barely the issue, because it’s predominantly the heart-healthy kind. What separates a B- from a B here is the stuff sprinkled on top — the added sodium and the longer additive list. The peanut underneath is excellent; you’re being graded on the coating.
Sodium is the real watch-out — here, more than portion
Every nut comes with two honest cautions, portion and salt, and on this product salt is the one that stands out. At 150mg of sodium per ounce (about 7% of the daily limit), the dry-roasted version carries nearly double the sodium of the plain cocktail peanuts and well over the deluxe mix. That’s still moderate for an occasional snack, but it’s the dimension to watch if these become a daily, by-the-handful habit, because the salt scales right along with the portion.
Portion is the other lever and it’s the same as for any peanut: an ounce is a small handful (~160 calories), the bag invites grazing, and a few absent-minded reaches turn a light snack into a few hundred calories. Both watch-outs point to the same upgrade — if you love the convenience of pre-portioned peanuts but want to take the salt and additives off the table, plain or unsalted peanuts deliver identical protein, fiber, and good fats with a fraction of the sodium and a three-word ingredient list. That swap, plus portioning into a bowl, turns a B- snack into about the cleanest peanut you can buy.
Scope
This page covers Planters Dry Roasted Peanuts (7 oz/199 g), UPC 029000027114, as represented in USDA Branded Foods FDC 1977312. 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)
PEANUTS, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SEA SALT, SPICES (CONTAINS CELERY), DRIED ONION, DRIED GARLIC, PAPRIKA, NATURAL FLAVOR, SUGAR, CORN STARCH, GELATIN, TORULA YEAST, MALTODEXTRIN, DRIED CORN SYRUP.
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Quick Facts
Per serving · 1 ONZ
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Full nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per Serving (1 ONZ) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 160 |
| Protein | 7g |
| Total Fat | 14g |
| Saturated Fat | 2g |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 5g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.99g |
| Total Sugars | 2g |
| Added Sugars | 1.01g |
| Sodium | 150mg |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Calcium | 30mg |
| Iron | 1.3mg |
| Potassium | 200mg |
Scope: This page applies specifically to Dry Roasted Peanuts (7 oz/199 g) · UPC 029000027114. 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 animal-derived ingredients
contains meat, fish, or gelatin
no wheat, barley, rye, or malt detected in USDA ingredient list
Frequently Asked Questions
Are peanuts healthy?
Yes — peanuts are one of the better snacks you can grab, and these are no exception on the nutrition that matters most: 7g of protein, 2g of fiber, and 14g of fat per ounce that is mostly the heart-healthy unsaturated kind (only 2g saturated). That protein-fiber-good-fat trio is what makes peanuts a smart pick over chips. The honest catches with this particular version are portion — an ounce is a small handful, easy to overshoot — and the seasoning, which pushes the salt higher than plain peanuts and adds a longer ingredient list. The peanut itself is still a genuinely healthy food.
Why only a B- if peanuts are healthy?
Two reasons, and neither is the fat. First, peanuts are calorie-dense (160 calories an ounce), which caps where any nut can land. Second — and this is what pulls these below the plain cocktail peanuts — the dry-roasted seasoning adds the most sodium in this group (150mg per ounce) plus a longer list of flavor additives like maltodextrin and dried corn syrup, so the ingredient-quality and sodium lines both take a hit. The fat itself is mostly unsaturated, so the formula doesn't punish it. Net result: B- (73), a solid grade, just a step under the cleaner, plain-salted peanuts.
Is 'dry roasted' healthier than oil-roasted peanuts?
Marginally, but it's a smaller difference than the name implies. Dry roasting skips the added roasting oil, so on paper there's less added fat — but peanuts are naturally high in fat regardless, so the calorie and fat counts end up nearly identical to the oil-roasted cocktail peanuts (160 vs 170 per ounce). Where dry-roasted loses ground here is the seasoning: this version carries more sodium and a longer additive list than the plain peanuts. So 'dry roasted' is a fine choice, but it's the flavoring, not the roasting method, that actually drives the grade.
What counts as a serving, and is it easy to overeat?
A serving is 1 ounce (28g) — about a small cupped handful, roughly 160 calories. Like all peanuts, these are easy to over-portion straight from the container: a couple of distracted handfuls reach two or three servings (320–480 calories) before you notice. They're still a healthy food at that point, just no longer a light snack. Pouring a single ounce into a bowl and putting the container away is the simplest way to keep the portion honest.
Is the salt a problem?
These carry the most sodium of any nut in this Planters group — 150mg per ounce, about 7% of the daily limit — because the dry-roast seasoning is salt-forward. For most people that's still moderate, but it's worth watching if you eat them daily or by the multi-handful, since the salt climbs with the portion. If sodium is a real concern, plain or genuinely unsalted peanuts give you the same protein, fiber, and good fats with far less salt and a shorter ingredient list — the easiest upgrade from this version.
When was this data last verified?
2026-06-05, against USDA FoodData Central FDC 1977312. We re-verify top-traffic pages monthly and update within 7 days of a reformulation.