Peanut butter cups

by Malt O Meal in Cereals and their products Barcode 0042400223290
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Peanut butter cups by Malt O Meal provides 433 kcal per 100 g, with 43.3 g of sugars and 6.7 g of protein. That is 144% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Cereals and their products category. Contains: peanuts, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
13.3 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
3.3 g · Moderate
Sugars
43.3 g · High
Salt
1 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 3/4 cup (30 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 433 kcal 130 kcal 389 +11%
Total fat 13.3 g 4 g 5% 7.8 +70%
Saturated fat 3.3 g 1 g 5% 1.6 +107%
Carbohydrates 76.7 g 23 g 8% 69.5 +10%
Total sugars 43.3 g 13 g 17.7 +144%
Dietary fiber 3.3 g 1 g 4% 7.7 −57%
Protein 6.7 g 2 g 4% 10.3 −35%
Salt 1 g 0.3 g 0.8 +33%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 8322 Cereals and their products products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other cereals and their products

Calories higher 18%
Sugars higher 6%
Salt higher 32%
Saturated fat higher 15%
Protein top 78%
Fiber top 79%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Corn flour, sugar, peanut butter (peanuts, sugar, hydrogenated vegetable oil [cottonseed, soybean and rape-seed)*, salt), dextrose, corn meal, corn syrup, corn bran, canola oil, coconut oil, salt, caramel color, cocoa powder, natural & artificial flavor, trisodium phosphate, bht to preserve freshness. vitamins & minerals: vitamin b1 (thiamin mononitrate), vitamin 82 (riboflavin), niacin (niacinamide), vitamin 86 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), folk acid, vitamin 1112, vitamin a palmitate, vitamin c (sodium ascorbate, vitamin d, reduced iron, zinc (zinc oxide), calcium carbonate.

May contain palm oil
Allergens
PeanutsSoybeans

Additives 4

Moderate overexposure risk
High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
3/4 cup (30 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0042400223290

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Peanut butter cups?

Peanut butter cups contains 433 kcal per 100 g and about 130 kcal per serving (3/4 cup (30 g)).

How much sugar is in Peanut butter cups?

Peanut butter cups has 43.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Peanut butter cups healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

What allergens does Peanut butter cups contain?

According to the label data it contains: Peanuts, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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