Is Planters Sea Salt & Black Pepper Crunchers healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 84/100 (grade A). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (857 mg). Maltodextrin and Natural Flavor are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Planters Sea Salt & Black Pepper Crunchers?

In label order (largest amount first): PEANUTS, POTATO STARCH, RICE FLOUR, SUGAR, TAPIOCA FLOUR, PEANUT OIL, CORN STARCH, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, SEA SALT, BLACK PEPPER, MALTODEXTRIN, DEXTROSE, and 5 more.

Does Planters Sea Salt & Black Pepper Crunchers contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Maltodextrin (worth noting): Permitted as a food additive, but excessive consumption may impact blood sugar levels. Natural Flavor (worth noting): The specific composition of 'natural flavor' is not disclosed, which may raise concerns for some consumers.

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Planters Sea Salt & Black Pepper Crunchers

Name: Planters Sea Salt & Black Pepper Crunchers
Brand: Planters
SKU: 029000024021

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Listed as: SEA SALT & BLACK PEPPER CRUNCHERS CRISPY COATED PEANUTS, SEA SALT & BLACK PEPPER

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting4/5 ★

Ingredient rating 4/5 — nothing restricted, and no more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

2 worth noting.

MaltodextrinWorth noting
Permitted with limits in India
Permitted as a food additive, but excessive consumption may impact blood sugar levels.
Worth knowing: Often used as a thickener or filler; may affect blood sugar levels.
Depends on amount
Natural FlavorWorth noting
Status unclear
The specific composition of 'natural flavor' is not disclosed, which may raise concerns for some consumers.
Worth knowing: May contain compounds derived from natural sources; exact ingredients are often undisclosed.
Evidence debated

TrustPick Health Score

84/100 · A

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Manufacturer: Nabisco Food Company
Serving size: 28 g (about 21 pieces)
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1PEANUTS
2POTATO STARCH
3RICE FLOUR
4SUGAR
5TAPIOCA FLOUR
6PEANUT OIL
7CORN STARCH
8CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT
9SEA SALT
10BLACK PEPPER
11MALTODEXTRIN
12DEXTROSE
13DRIED ONION
14DRIED GARLIC
15YEAST EXTRACT
16CITRIC ACID
17NATURAL FLAVOR.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (28 g)
Energy	500 kcal	140 kcal
Fat	25 g	7 g
of which saturated	3.6 g	1 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	53.6 g	15 g
of which sugars	14.3 g	4 g
of which added sugars	10.7 g	3 g
Fibre	3.6 g	1 g
Protein	14.3 g	4 g
Sodium	857 mg	240 mg

Questions about Planters Sea Salt & Black Pepper Crunchers

Is Planters Sea Salt & Black Pepper Crunchers healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 84/100 (grade A). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (857 mg). Maltodextrin and Natural Flavor are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Planters Sea Salt & Black Pepper Crunchers?: In label order (largest amount first): PEANUTS, POTATO STARCH, RICE FLOUR, SUGAR, TAPIOCA FLOUR, PEANUT OIL, CORN STARCH, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, SEA SALT, BLACK PEPPER, MALTODEXTRIN, DEXTROSE, and 5 more.
Does Planters Sea Salt & Black Pepper Crunchers contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Maltodextrin (worth noting): Permitted as a food additive, but excessive consumption may impact blood sugar levels. Natural Flavor (worth noting): The specific composition of 'natural flavor' is not disclosed, which may raise concerns for some consumers.

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