Skippy Creamy Peanut Butter: Labelgrade B- (73/100)
B- 73 / 100 — Strong protein density (21.9g per 100g), notable saturated fat load, low sugar load, and substantial fiber.
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Skippy Creamy Peanut Butter delivers 7g of protein and 210 calories per 2 Tbsp (USDA FDC 1851232). Per 100g that’s 21.9g of protein; per oz, 6.2g. The Labelgrade is B- (73 / 100): Strong protein density (21.9g per 100g), notable saturated fat load, low sugar load, and substantial fiber.
Why this Labelgrade
| Dimension | Grade | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein density | B+ | 83 / 100 | 21.9g per 100g — strong for this category |
| Ingredient quality | B+ | 80 / 100 | Short 4-ingredient list, no additive flags |
| Saturated fat load | F | 39 / 100 | 4g per serving (12.5g per 100g) — high; FDA daily limit is 20g |
| Sodium load | B- | 72 / 100 | 74.9mg per serving (66mg per oz) — moderate |
| Sugar load | A | 92 / 100 | 2g sugar; USDA omits the added-sugar line, but the ingredients list a sweetener — scored as added, not naturally-occurring |
| Fiber | B- | 73 / 100 | 1.98g 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skippy Creamy Peanut Butter (this product) | 7g | 21.9g | 6.2g | 210 |
| 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 |
The supermarket baseline
Skippy is what most people picture when they hear “peanut butter”: a smooth, sweet, no-stir spread that’s been a center-aisle staple for generations. The ingredient list tells you why it grades the way it does — roasted peanuts, sugar, palm oil, salt. The peanuts are the protein; the other three are there to make it sweet, keep it from separating, and round out the flavor.
That recipe is also why Skippy is the lowest-scoring of the peanut butters we’ve compared here. The peanuts hold up the protein side — 7g per serving, 21.9g per 100g — but every add-in costs a dimension:
- Saturated fat: F (39/100). At 4g per serving, this is the single weakest mark in the set, driven up by the palm oil on top of the peanuts’ own saturated fat.
- Added sugar. Sugar is the second ingredient, so the sugar load is scored as added rather than naturally-occurring.
- Sodium: ~75mg per serving. Modest, but a clean jar reads zero.
The result is a B- (73/100) — still a legitimate protein source, just one carrying everything the cleanest jars leave out.
Natural vs. conventional, decided in one jar
Skippy is the clearest illustration of the only real divider in this category: it’s not the peanuts, it’s the label. Swap nothing about the protein and you could turn this B- into an A simply by removing the sugar, the palm oil, and the salt — which is exactly what a single-ingredient “natural” peanut butter does. Conventional jars like this one trade that clean label for three conveniences: consistent sweetness, a spread that never needs stirring, and a long, stable shelf life.
Whether that trade is worth it is a genuine preference, not a moral question. If you want the cleanest possible label and the best grade, a just-peanuts or organic jar is the upgrade, and the only thing you give up is having to stir in the oil. If you grew up on Skippy’s smooth, sweet texture and that’s what gets a peanut-butter sandwich into your day, it remains a perfectly real source of protein and unsaturated fat. Either way, mind the portion: at 210 calories per 2 Tbsp and noticeably sweet, Skippy is easy to over-scoop, and a level serving is the honest way to eat it.
Scope
This page covers Skippy Creamy Peanut Butter (15 oz/425 g), UPC 048001212107, as represented in USDA Branded Foods FDC 1851232. Skippy 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)
ROASTED PEANUTS, SUGAR, PALM OIL, SALT.
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Quick Facts
Per serving · 2 Tbsp
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Full nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per Serving (2 Tbsp) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 210 |
| Protein | 7g |
| Total Fat | 17g |
| Saturated Fat | 4g |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 6g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.98g |
| Total Sugars | 2g |
| Sodium | 74.9mg |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Calcium | 0mg |
| Iron | 0.72mg |
Scope: This page applies specifically to Creamy Peanut Butter (15 oz/425 g) · UPC 048001212107. 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?
Peanut butter is a real whole-food protein and a source of mostly-unsaturated fat — even the conventional supermarket kind. It's calorie-dense, so the serving size matters. What separates a top-graded jar from this one isn't the peanuts; it's what gets added. Skippy adds sugar, palm oil and salt, which is exactly why it scores lower than a just-peanuts jar — not because peanut butter is unhealthy.
Why does Skippy score a B- (73/100) — the lowest of these peanut butters?
The peanuts still carry it: 21.9g protein per 100g and ~2g fiber keep the protein side strong. What drags the grade down is the rest of the recipe. Saturated fat is 4g per serving — an F (39/100) on our curve, the worst dimension here. The added sugar means the sugar load is scored as added, and the salt puts sodium at ~75mg. None of those are alarming alone, but together they're why Skippy lands a B- where a clean jar reaches an A.
Why is there sugar and palm oil in Skippy?
They're what make it a sweet, no-stir spread. The sugar (listed second on the label) sweetens it; the palm oil is a stabilizer that keeps the peanut oil from separating, so it stays smooth and spreadable straight from the pantry. That convenience and consistent taste are the whole appeal of conventional peanut butter — the trade-off is the added sugar, the extra saturated fat from the palm oil, and the sodium, all of which a single-ingredient jar avoids.
How much should I eat in a serving?
The label serving is 2 Tbsp (32g): 210 calories and 7g protein, which is a 'good source of protein' (14% of the 50g Daily Value). Two servings reaches the 'high in protein' bar. Skippy is calorie-dense and sweet, so a heaped spoonful can easily be 1.5–2 servings — measure a level 2 Tbsp if you're tracking calories or sugar.
Is natural peanut butter better than Skippy, and is it worth switching?
Nutritionally, a natural just-peanuts jar grades higher: no added sugar, no palm oil, and typically no sodium, which is the entire gap between a B- and an A here. The catch is that natural peanut butter separates and needs stirring, and it's a little less sweet. If you want the cleanest label, it's worth the switch; if you specifically want Skippy's smooth, sweet, no-stir texture, this is a fine everyday protein — just keep the portion honest.
When was this data last verified?
2026-06-05, against USDA FoodData Central FDC 1851232. We re-verify top-traffic pages monthly and update within 7 days of a reformulation.