Peanut butter cups
Peanut butter cups provides 500 kcal per 100 g, with 53.9 g of sugars and 11.5 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Confectioneries category. Contains: milk, peanuts, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 package (26 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 500 kcal | 130 kcal | 409 +22% | |
| Total fat | 30.8 g | 8 g | 10% | 9.5 +224% |
| Saturated fat | 11.5 g | 3 g | 15% | 6.1 +88% |
| Carbohydrates | 57.7 g | 15 g | 5% | 74.3 −22% |
| Total sugars | 53.9 g | 14 g | 54.6 | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 50 g | 13 g | 26% | 39.3 +27% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.8 g | 1 g | 4% | 1.7 +129% |
| Protein | 11.5 g | 3 g | 6% | 3.4 +244% |
| Salt | 0.8 g | 0.2 g | 0.3 +199% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 19360 Confectioneries products on Foodmetria.
Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from April 2019. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of fiber
- 3.8 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 3 g per 100 g or 1.5 g per 100 kcal)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
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Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Milk chocolate [sugar; cocoa butter; chocolate; skim milk; milk fat; lactose; lecithin (soy); pgpr]; peanuts; sugar; dextrose; salt; tbhq and citric acid, to maintain freshness.
- Allergens
- MilkPeanutsSoybeans
Additives 5
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 package (26 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 03441400
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Peanut butter cups?
Peanut butter cups contains 500 kcal per 100 g and about 130 kcal per serving (1 package (26 g)).
How much sugar is in Peanut butter cups?
Peanut butter cups has 53.9 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.
Is Peanut butter cups vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Peanut butter cups contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk, Peanuts, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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