- The Real Peanut Butter of Pakistan
LOCAL BEATS IMPORTED
We’ve done the research. Natural, freshly made Pakistani peanut butter beats imported alternatives on every measure that matters.
They offer
Imported / Chinese Paste
Palm Oil
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Zak's Yard — Pakistan
100% Peanuts
Pakistan Mein Bana, Pakistan Ke Liye ❤️
- Head-to-Head Comparison
The Honest Truth About What's in Your Peanut Butter
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WHAT WE'RE COMPARING |
🌏 IMPORTED / CHINESE BRANDS |
🏪 LOCAL COMMERCIAL BRANDS |
🇵🇰 Zak's Yard |
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Ingredients |
Peanuts, sugar, palm oil, hydrogenated fat, stabilizers |
Peanuts, sugar, salt, oil |
✅ 80% Peanuts only. Zero additives. |
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Added Sugar |
❌ Yes — often 2nd ingredient |
❌ Yes |
✅ Sugar-Free: 0g | Hi-Pro: 2g | Regular: 5g |
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Palm Oil |
❌ Yes — listed ingredient |
⚠️ Sometimes |
✅ No palm oil used as filler in any product. Our Natural PB contains a trace amount (<1%) for texture only — never as a filler, never as a stabiliser, never to replace peanuts. |
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Protein per 2 tbsp |
~5–6g (diluted by fillers) |
~6g |
✅ Hi-Pro: 12g | Regular & Sugar-Free: 8g |
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Calories per 2 tbsp |
~190–210 (sugar-heavy) |
~185 |
✅ 160–180 cal depending on variety |
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Trans Fat |
⚠️ Often present |
⚠️ Sometimes |
✅ 0g across all products |
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Sodium |
High (200mg+) |
⚠️ Moderate |
✅ 0–160mg depending on variety |
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Freshness |
❌ Months old on arrival |
⚠️ Moderate |
✅ Freshly made in Pakistan |
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Country of Origin |
❌ China / imported |
Pakistan / imported paste |
✅ 100% Made in Pakistan |
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Oil Separation |
❌ None — stabilizers used |
❌ None — additives |
✅ Natural separation = proof of purity |
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Halal Certified |
⚠️ Unverified for Pakistan |
⚠️ Varies |
✅ Made in Pakistan, all halal |
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Supports Local Economy |
❌ Money leaves Pakistan |
⚠️ Partially |
✅ 100% local — every rupee stays |
Zak's Yard Full Range — Quick Reference
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Product |
Cal |
Protein |
Fat |
Sugar |
Added Sugar |
Sodium |
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PB Creamy |
180 | 8g | 13g | 6g | 5g | 160mg |
| PB Crunchy |
180 |
8g | 13g | 6g |
5g |
160mg |
| PB Chocolate | 180 | 8g | 12g | 6g | 0g | 95mg |
| PB Sugar-Free ⭐ | 170 | 8g |
15g |
0g |
0g | 0mg |
| Hi-Protein PB ⭐ | 160 | 12g | 13g | 3g | 2g | 5mg |
| Almond Butter | 170 | 7g | 14g | 4g | 3g | 115mg |
| Cashew Butter | 160 | 7g | 12g |
4g |
3g |
120mg |
⭐ Star products: Sugar-Free has zero sugar AND zero sodium — ideal for diabetics, keto, and children. Hi-Protein delivers 12g protein vs ~6g in most imported brands — built for gym use.
⚠️ Typical Imported Brand — Actual Ingredients
- Peanuts — the only ingredient that should be there
- Sugar — often listed as 2nd ingredient, meaning it's the 2nd largest component
- Palm Oil — cheap stabilizer, high in saturated fat, destroys rainforests
- Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat — industrial trans fat, banned in many countries
- Mono and Diglycerides — emulsifiers that extend shelf life artificially
- Salt — often excessive to mask poor quality peanuts
✅ Zak's Yard — Complete Ingredients List
- Roasted Peanuts — freshly sourced, freshly roasted in Pakistan
That’s the entire list.
No palm oil. No sugar. No preservatives. No stabilizers. No hydrogenated fats. No artificial flavors.
Just peanuts — the way it’s supposed to be.
- Behind the Jar
Watch How We Make It
No middlemen. No overseas factories. No mystery paste in a container. Every jar of Zak’s Yard is made right here in Pakistan — from fresh, locally sourced peanuts to the jar you hold in your hands.
We’re proud to show you exactly how it’s done. This is our plant. This is our process. This is what clean manufacturing looks like.
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Fresh Pakistani Peanuts
We source locally grown peanuts — no imported Chinese peanut paste, no mystery bulk ingredients.
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Freshly Roasted In-House
Peanuts are roasted fresh at our facility. The aroma is the proof.
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Ground, Jarred, Sealed
Straight from the grinder to the jar. No additives added at any stage of production.
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Proudly Made in Pakistan
Every rupee you spend stays in Pakistan. Every job created is a Pakistani job.
- Why We Win
6 Reasons Zak's Yard is Pakistan's #1 Choice
01
One Ingredient. Period.
Every Zak's Yard jar starts the same way — fresh Pakistani peanuts, roasted and ground right here in Pakistan. No Chinese paste. No hydrogenated fats. What goes into each variety is clearly listed on the label, so you always know exactly what you're eating. That transparency is something most peanut butter brands in Pakistan won't offer you.
02
Not a Drop of Chinese Paste
Many "local" peanut butters are made from bulk imported peanut paste from China, then rebottled. Zak's Yard starts from fresh, whole peanuts sourced and roasted right here in Pakistan.
03
Higher Real Protein
When a jar is full of sugar and Preservative, the peanut content — and therefore the protein — drops. Our pure peanut formula gives you 7–8g of real protein per 2 tablespoons. Nothing diluted.
04
Freshness You Can See
The oil separation at the top of your Zak's Yard jar? That's the proof of purity. No artificial stabilizers means natural oil rises naturally — just like real food should behave.
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Made in Pakistan, For Pakistan
Your money doesn't leave the country. Every jar supports Pakistani jobs, Pakistani farmers, and a Pakistani family business that genuinely cares about what goes into their product.
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The Full Range You Need
Natural Peanut Butter, Almond Butter, Cashew Butter, Hi-Protein, Chocolate, Sugar-Free — all made with the same zero-compromise formula. One brand, every need covered.
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The Verdict: There Is No Real Competition
Imported brands bring old product full of fillers. Local commercial brands cut corners. Zak's Yard makes one thing: the cleanest, freshest, most honest peanut butter in Pakistan. Order at zaksyard.com or search Daraz.
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- In the Kitchen
Recipes for Pakistani Homes
Simple recipes using ingredients you already have. Every one made with Zak’s Yard.
A desi breakfast upgrade — crispy, flaky, and packed with protein.
25 mins
Breakfast
The perfect post-workout drink — ready in 5 minutes, ~25g protein.
12–15 balls made in 15 mins. Perfect for tiffin boxes and gym bags.
5 variations so you never get bored. The easiest healthy breakfast in Pakistan.
Breakfast
Prep the night before, wake up to a ready breakfast. Zero morning effort.
Peanut butter, banana, oats. That's it. No flour, no sugar, no guilt.
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