Honey Roasted Peanuts

The ingredient list is beautifully simple: just dry roasted peanuts. With only 3g of sugar per 100g and a stellar 9.7 score, this is a clean fuel source. The texture is that classic, crumbly peanut snap, and the flavor is pure nuttiness without any sweet distraction. I imagine keeping a jar on the office desk for that 3 PM slump; it provides steady energy without the sugar crash that ruins evening focus. It's a reliable, no-nonsense snack for deep work sessions. The trade-off is the lack of salt. For some palates, this may taste too flat or earthy compared to seasoned options.

This jar scores a solid 8.8, balancing simplicity with flavor. The ingredients are straightforward: peanuts and sea salt. At 12g of sugar per 100g, there is a noticeable sweetness that rounds out the salt, creating a very moreish profile. The crunch is loud and satisfying. It's the perfect desk companion for grinding through emails; the salt sharpens focus, and the peanuts provide lasting satiety. However, the sugar content is higher than the unsalted version. It's not a dealbreaker, but if you are strictly watching glycemic load, this might not be the ideal choice for constant grazing.

With a 9.4 score, this is a flavor-forward option. The ingredients list is longer, featuring yeast extracts, onion, garlic, and spices alongside the peanuts (94%). The sugar sits at 6g per 100g, adding a subtle glaze to a savory, umami-heavy profile. The texture feels slightly denser due to the starches, but the taste is complex and rich. This is the snack you pack for a long commute or a road trip, where the robust flavor keeps you engaged. The trade-off is the inclusion of flavor enhancer (621). While effective, some people prefer to avoid additives like this in their pantry staples.

This Honey Roasted variety scores 8.6, clearly prioritizing taste. The ingredients include sugar, honey, and brown sugar, driving the count up to 14g per 100g. The texture is distinct—coated and slightly tacky, with a crunch that gives way to a sweet finish. It's a great pick for a gym bag treat post-workout, offering a quick carb hit to replenish energy, though it leans more toward a candy profile than a health food. The trade-off is the sugar load. It's delicious, but the sweetness can overpower the peanut flavor, and it's definitely not suitable for a low-carb regimen.

Scoring 8.8, this option is similar to the second product but includes maltodextrin and cornstarch. The sugar is 12g per 100g, and the salt hits hard. The texture is very crunchy, almost airy, likely due to the starch additives. It's a solid, inexpensive filler for a hiking pack or a kid's lunchbox where volume matters. The flavor is standard salty-sweet. The main trade-off is the filler ingredients. Maltodextrin can spike blood sugar rapidly for some people, and the starch coating leaves a slight film on the tongue that isn't for everyone.