Tag: Is peanut butter healthy

While many assume smooth and crunchy peanut butter offer identical nutrition, studies show slight differences. So, is crunchy peanut butter good for you? The answer depends heavily on the ingredient list, which can drastically alter its health profile with added sugars, salts, and oils.

According to the USDA, a processed food is any raw agricultural commodity that has been subject to a procedure that alters it from its natural state, which technically means yes, peanut butter is considered as processed food. However, the degree of processing varies widely by brand and ingredients, leading to confusion about its healthiness.