The 7 Unhealthiest Nut Butters on Grocery Shelves

Contains multiple sources of added sugars, including grape juice, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, and dextrose, contributing 18 grams of added sugar per serving.

Smucker's Goober Grape PB&J Stripes:

Made with honey-roasted peanuts and additional mix-ins like toffee and rice krispies, resulting in higher saturated fat and lower protein than traditional peanut butter.

B. Happy Go Lucky Peanut Butter, Milk Chocolate, Toffee + Rice Crispies

Contains fully hydrogenated oils, which increase LDL (bad cholesterol) and decrease HDL (good cholesterol), and mono and diglycerides, processed fats used to prevent oil separation.

Jif Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter:

Contains added sugars and salt, as well as palm oil, which is high in saturated fat and can negatively impact serum cholesterol levels and heart disease risk.

Skippy Natural Peanut Butter With Honey:

Includes fun toppings like white and dark chocolate chips and honey, which increase the sugar content and caloric density, potentially complicating weight management.

B. Happy Joy to the World Peanut Butter, Cranberries, White Chocolate + Dark Chocolate:

Contains hydrogenated vegetable oil, which has negative effects on blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels and may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Skippy Reduced Fat Peanut Butter:

Contains palm oil and 6 grams of added sugars per serving, contributing to an increased risk of high triglyceride levels and cardiovascular disease.

Peanut Butter & Co. White Chocolatey Wonderful: