For people who are part of the celiac community, finding gluten-free snacks can be a challenge. One of the most common snacks to enjoy are nuts, specifically peanuts. Can those who need to avoid gluten ingredients in their snacks have a handful of peanuts?
Planters Dry Roasted Peanuts are considered gluten-free. The product is not labeled or certified as gluten-free, but there are no gluten ingredients added to the peanuts. There is also no added disclaimer on the product regarding potential cross-contamination. The best gluten-free and healthier alternatives to Planters peanuts are Sunfood Superfoods Jungle Peanuts Raw Organic and Foods Alive Organic Jungle Peanuts.
In this article we will cover the nutritional value of several Planters peanuts varieties, as well as healthier alternatives. Let’s dig in!
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The Planters brand
Peanuts are a fairly simple snack food, and the Planters brand has kept to this philosophy over its 110+ years in business. Currently owned by the Heinz Corporation, Planters peanuts have been one of the most popular brands of peanuts purchased in the U.S. since the early 20th century.
The Planters mascot, Mr. Peanut, may have a lot to do with the brand’s popularity. Created by a 13-year-old teenager in 1916 in response to a contest, Mr. Peanut, with his top hat, cane, and monocle, have become a symbol synonymous with a quality brand of peanut. The familiar blue packaging and simple labels make the Planters brand an easy one to find in any store.
While peanuts, and nuts in general, can be a healthy snack, is there one brand that is also gluten-free and considered healthier than another? Let’s take a look at the ingredients and nutrition content of the different varieties of the Planters brand of peanuts and then see if alternative brands offer better-for-you options.
Planters Peanuts Nutritional Information by Product
Planters Dry Roasted Peanuts
Ingredients:
- Peanuts
- Contains 2 % Or Less Of Sea Salt
- Spices (Contains Celery)
- Dried Onion
- Dried Garlic
- Paprika
- Natural Flavor
- Sugar
- Cornstarch
- Gelatin
- Torula Yeast
- Maltodextrin
- Dried Corn Syrup
Nutrition Facts (per 1 oz. serving):
- 160 Calories
- 14 g Total Fat
- 2 g Saturated Fat
- 4.5 g Polyunsaturated Fat
- 0 g Trans Fat
- 7 g Monounsaturated Fat
- 0 mg Cholesterol
- 150 mg Sodium
- 200 mg Potassium
- 5 g Total Carbohydrate
- 2 g Dietary Fiber
- 2 g Total Sugars
- <1 g Added Sugars
- 7 g Protein
Additional Vitamins and Minerals:
- 30 mg Calcium
- 1.3 mg Iron
- Manganese: 20% DV
- Vitamin E: 15% DV
- Copper: 10% DV
- Pantothenic Acid: 10% DV
- Niacin: 30% DV
- Magnesium: 10% DV
Planters Peanuts Classic Peanuts
Ingredients:
- Peanuts
- Peanut Oil
- Sea Salt
Nutrition Facts (per 1 oz. serving):
- 170 Calories
- 14 g Total Fat
- 2 g Saturated Fat
- 4.5 g Polyunsaturated Fat
- 0 g Trans Fat
- 7 g Monounsaturated Fat
- 0 mg Cholesterol
- 95 mg Sodium
- 200 mg Potassium
- 5 g Total Carbohydrate
- 2 g Dietary Fiber
- 1 g Total Sugars
- 7 g Protein
Additional Vitamins and Minerals:
- Calcium: 2% DV
- Iron: 8% DV
- Manganese: 30% DV
- Vitamin E: 10% DV
- Phosphorus: 10%
- Niacin: 15% DV
- Magnesium: 10% DV
Planters Cocktail Peanuts
Ingredients:
- Peanuts
- Peanut Oil
- Sea Salt
Nutrition Facts (per 1 oz. serving):
- 170 Calories
- 14 g Total Fat
- 2 g Saturated Fat
- 0 g Trans Fat
- 0 mg Cholesterol
- 100 mg Sodium
- 200 mg Potassium
- 5 g Total Carbohydrate
- 2 g Dietary Fiber
- 1 g Total Sugars
- 7 g Protein
Additional Vitamins and Minerals:
- Calcium: 2% DV
- Iron: 4% DV
- Manganese: 20% DV
- Vitamin E: 15% DV
- Copper: 10% DV
- Pantothenic Acid: 10% DV
- Niacin: 30% DV
- Magnesium: 10% DV
- Zinc: 10% DV
- Potassium: 4% DV
Planters Chipotle Peanuts
Ingredients:
- Peanuts
- Peanut Oil
- Salt
- Sugar
- Spices
- Dried Onions
- Chipotle Chili Pepper Powder
- Dried Tomatoes
- Dried Garlic
- Yeast Extract
- Cornstarch
- Citric Acid
- Natural Flavor (Contains Celery)
- Disodium 5′-Inosinate And Disodium 5′-Guanylate (Flavor Enhancers)
- Malic Acid
- Natural Smoke Flavor
Nutrition Facts (per 1 oz, serving):
- 160 Calories
- 14 g Total Fat
- 2 g Saturated Fat
- 4.5 g Polyunsaturated Fat
- 0 g Trans Fat
- 7 g Monounsaturated Fat
- 0 mg Cholesterol
- 140 mg Sodium
- 210 mg Potassium
- 5 g Total Carbohydrate
- 2 g Dietary Fiber
- 1 g Total Sugars
- 7 g Protein
Additional Vitamins and Minerals:
- Calcium: 4% DV
- Iron: 8% DV
- Manganese: 25% DV
- Vitamin E: 10% DV
- Phosphorus: 10% DV
- Niacin: 15% DV
- Magnesium: 10% DV
Planters Smoked Peanuts
Ingredients:
- Peanuts
- Sea Salt
- Cornstarch
- Peanut Oil
- Yeast
- Modified Cornstarch
- Yeast Extract
- Dried Garlic
- Dried Onions
- Spice
- Caramel Color
- Natural Flavor (includes hickory smoke)
- Sugar
- Paprika extract
Nutrition Facts (per 1 oz. serving):
- 160 Calories
- 14 g Total Fat
- 2 g Saturated Fat
- 4.5 g Polyunsaturated Fat
- 0 g Trans Fat
- 7 g Monounsaturated Fat
- 0 mg Cholesterol
- 210 mg Sodium
- 200 mg Potassium
- 5 g Total Carbohydrate
- 2 g Dietary Fiber
- 1 g Total Sugars
- 7 g Protein
Additional Vitamins and Minerals:
- 30 mg Calcium
- 1.3 mg Iron
- Manganese: 20% DV
- Vitamin E: 15% DV
- Copper: 10% DV
- Niacin: 30% DV
- Magnesium: 10% DV
Planters Cocoa Peanuts
Ingredients:
- Peanuts
- Sugar
- Honey
- Corn Syrup
- Cocoa (processed with alkali)
- Peanut Oil
- Fructose
- Sea Salt
- Gum Arabic
- Natural Flavor
- Xanthan Gum
Nutrition Facts (per 1 oz. serving):
- 160 Calories
- 12 g Total Fat
- 1.5 g Saturated Fat
- 3.5 g Polyunsaturated Fat
- 0 g Trans Fat
- 6 g Monounsaturated Fat
- 0 mg Cholesterol
- 70 mg Sodium
- 180 mg Potassium
- 9 g Total Carbohydrate
- 2 g Dietary Fiber
- 5 g Total Sugars
- 6 g Protein
Additional Vitamins and Minerals:
- Calcium: 2% DV
- Iron: 6% DV
- Manganese: 25% DV
- Vitamin E: 10% DV
- Niacin: 15% DV
- Magnesium: 10% DV
- Phosphorus: 10% DV
Planters Chili Lime Peanuts
Ingredients:
- Peanuts
- Contains 2% or less of peanut oil
- Sodium Diacetate
- Sea Salt
- Sugar
- Dried chili peppers
- Citric acid
- Spice
- Canola Oil
- Yeast extract
- Gum Arabic
- Modified Cornstarch
- Corn Maltodextrin
- Torula Yeast
- Corn Syrup
- Extractives of Lime
- Paprika extract
- Ascorbic acid
- Natural flavor
Nutrition Facts (per 1 oz. serving):
- 160 Calories
- 14 g Total Fat
- 2 g Saturated Fat
- 4.5 g Polyunsaturated Fat
- 0 g Trans Fat
- 7 g Monounsaturated Fat
- 0 mg Cholesterol
- 150 mg Sodium
- 200 mg Potassium
- 5 g Total Carbohydrate
- 2 g Dietary Fiber
- 2 g Total Sugars
- <1 g Added Sugars
- 7 g Protein
Additional Vitamins and Minerals:
- 30 mg Calcium
- 1.3 mg Iron
- Manganese: 20% DV
- Vitamin E: 15% DV
- Copper: 10% DV
- Niacin: 30% DV
- Magnesium: 10% DV
Planters Sea Salt and Vinegar Peanuts
Ingredients:
- Peanuts
- Contains 2 % Or Less Of Sea Salt
- Peanut Oil
- Sodium Diacetate
- Dextrose
- Malic Acid
- Maltodextrin
- Yeast Extract
- Natural Flavor
- Canola Oil
- Salt
- Paprika
- Turmeric Extract (color)
- Ascorbic Acid
Nutrition Facts (per 1 oz. serving):
- 160 Calories
- 14 g Total Fat
- 2 g Saturated Fat
- 4.5 g Polyunsaturated Fat
- 0 g Trans Fat
- 7 g Monounsaturated Fat
- 0 mg Cholesterol
- 150 mg Sodium
- 5 g Total Carbohydrate
- 2 g Dietary Fiber
- 1 g Total Sugars
- 7 g Protein
Additional Vitamins and Minerals:
- 200 mg Potassium
- 30 mg Calcium
- 1.3 mg Iron
- Manganese: 20% DV
- Vitamin E: 15% DV
- Copper: 10% DV
- Pantothenic Acid: 10% DV
- Niacin: 30% DV
- Magnesium: 10% DV
Planters Salted Caramel Peanuts
Ingredients:
- Peanuts
- Contains 2 % Or Less Of Sea Salt
- Spices (Contains Celery)
- Dried Onion
- Dried Garlic
- Paprika
- Natural Flavor
- Sugar
- Cornstarch
- Gelatin
- Torula Yeast
- Maltodextrin
- Dried Corn Syrup
Nutrition Facts (per 1 oz. serving):
- 160 Calories
- 14 g Total Fat
- 2 g Saturated Fat
- 4.5 g Polyunsaturated Fat
- 0 g Trans Fat
- 7 g Monounsaturated Fat
- 0 mg Cholesterol
- 150 mg Sodium
- 200 mg Potassium
- 5 g Total Carbohydrate
- 2 g Dietary Fiber
- 2 g Total Sugars
- <1 g Added Sugars
- 7 g Protein
Additional Vitamins and Minerals:
- 30 mg Calcium
- 1.3 mg Iron
- Manganese: 20% DV
- Vitamin E: 15% DV
- Copper: 10% DV
- Pantothenic Acid: 10% DV
- Niacin: 30% DV
- Magnesium: 10% DV
Planters Honey Roasted Peanuts
Ingredients:
- Peanuts
- Sugar
- Corn syrup
- Honey
- Sea salt
- Peanut and/or cottonseed oil
- Xanthan Gum
Nutrition Facts (per 1 oz. serving):
- 160 Calories
- 12 g Total Fat
- 1.5 g Saturated Fat
- 4 g Polyunsaturated Fat
- 0 g Trans Fat
- 6 g Monounsaturated Fat
- 0 mg Cholesterol
- 115 mg Sodium
- 170 mg Potassium
- 8 g Total Carbohydrate
- 2 g Dietary Fiber
- 5 g Total Sugars
- 6 g Protein
Additional Vitamins and Minerals:
- Calcium: 2% DV
- Iron: 6% DV
- Manganese: 25% DV
- Vitamin E: 10% DV
- Copper: 15% DV
- Niacin: 15% DV
- Magnesium: 10% DV
- Phosphorus: 10% DV
Gluten-free (and healthier) alternatives to Planters Peanuts
Sunfood Superfoods – Jungle Peanuts Raw Organic
This non-hybridized peanut contains less amounts of oils and sugars, just the naturally occurring ones. Offering a high-quality source of all nine essential amino acids and additional minerals, this is also non-GMO verified, vegan, raw, and kosher. And with only 10 milligrams of sodium, this is a much heart-healthier alternative brand of peanuts.
Ingredients:
- Certified organic jungle peanuts
Nutrition Facts (per 1 oz. serving):
- 170 Calories
- 13 g Total Fat
- 2.5 g Saturated Fat
- 0 g Trans Fat
- 0 mg Cholesterol
- 10 mg Sodium
- 178 mg Potassium
- 4 g Total Carbohydrate
- 2 g Dietary Fiber
- 2 g Total Sugars
- 8 g Protein
Additional Vitamins and Minerals:
- 15 mg Calcium
- 1 mg Iron
- Manganese: 27% DV
- Magnesium: 13% DV
- Phosphorus: 10% DV
- Zinc: 9% DV
Foods Alive Organic Jungle Peanuts
Sustainably harvested from the Amazon rainforest, the wild jungle peanuts are taken care of by the indigenous Achuar tribe. They live on their own land between Ecuador and Peru, and their peanuts are original ancestors to the nuts grown today. These peanuts contain all 9 essential amino acids, and have an even lower sodium content than the Sunfoods brand.
Ingredients:
- Organic jungle peanuts
Nutrition Facts (per 1 oz. serving):
- 170 Calories
- 14 g Total Fat
- 2 g Saturated Fat
- 0 g Trans Fat
- 0 mg Cholesterol
- 5 mg Sodium
- 5 g Total Carbohydrate
- 2 g Dietary Fiber
- 1 g Total Sugars
- 7 g Protein
Additional Vitamins and Minerals:
- Calcium: 3% DV
- Iron: 7% DV
Final Thoughts
The Planters brand of dry roasted, and other varieties, of peanuts is a naturally gluten-free food. They are acceptable to consume on a gluten-free diet, as they do not contain any gluten ingredients. If you are looking for a brand of peanut with fewer processed ingredients, a lower sodium content, and ones which sustainably harvest their peanuts, try the Foods Alive and Sunfood brands. I know I’m looking forward to trying my first organic jungle peanut!
Related Questions
Are Planters Dry Roasted Peanuts vegan?
Some of the Planters Peanuts contain gelatin, which is taken from the skin, bones, and cartilage of animals. There are other varieties which contain honey, an animal by-product made by bees. Be sure to check the label ingredients to see which flavors contain only vegan-friendly ingredients.
Are Planters Dry Roasted Peanuts keto?
Planters Peanuts are not keto-friendly. They contain a high carb count, per serving. On a keto diet, it is important to limit your intake of carbs, and instead opt for higher fat-content foods, so your body can enter into ketosis and burn stored fat for energy instead of the glucose associated with carbs.
Are Planters Dry Roasted Peanuts kosher?
The Planters brand of peanuts is only considered kosher if the OU symbol is listed on the product. The “OU” symbol indicates that the product contains no dairy, meat, or any dairy and meat derivatives. If the label has a “K”, then they may not be 100% kosher, as this just means that while the company is representing the product to be kosher, it may not have had a Rabbi, or agency, certify the product.