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Step 1
Learn about saturated fats. Saturated fats are the unhealthy fats found in foods. When reading labels, look for saturated fats that are 3 or less grams per serving. Dry roasted peanuts usually have 2 grams of saturated fats per serving, making them a healthy choice for a snack.
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Step 2
Learn about monosodium glutamate. Monosodium glutamate is a sodium salt added to foods as a flavor enhancement. Some people experience headaches from ingesting msg. The best choice is to avoid food with this additive.
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Step 3
Read labels to learn about salt. Salt is a popular additive to enhance the flavor of snack foods as well as prepared foods. Look at the ingredients in potato chips, crackers, and even soups. You will find that salt or sodium is plentiful. Look for dry roasted peanuts that are low in salt.
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Step 4
Check out Planter's peanuts. Planter's lightly salted dry roasted peanuts have 2 grams of saturated fat per serving and 95 milligrams of salt per serving. Regular dry roasted peanuts usually contain close to 200 milligrams per serving. If you must limit your salt intake, consider unsalted peanuts.
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Step 5
Look at the ingredients. The ingredients in Planter's lightly salted dry roasted peanuts are few. Peanuts, sea salt, maltdextrin, constarch, and corn syrup solids. Compare this list with some store brands, and you will be surprised at how many ingredients are listed.
