The Calories in Jif Peanut Butter

Peanut butter is a staple in many kitchens. It can be eaten with jelly, slathered on bread or used as a dip for fruit. The Jif line of original peanut butters includes both creamy and extra crunchy varieties.

Serving Size

The serving size for Jif's creamy and extra crunchy peanut butters is 2 tbsp. You may find it helpful to measure out your serving of peanut butter to ensure an accurate calorie count.

Nutrition

Both the creamy and crunchy Jif peanut butters contain 190 calories, 16 g of total fat and 3 g of saturated fat per serving. The creamy peanut butter contains more sodium than the crunchy version -- 150 mg per serving compared with 130 mg. Both also contain 7 g each of protein and carbohydrates per serving.

Significance

Based on a 2,000-calorie daily diet, a serving of Jif peanut butter amounts to 9.5 percent of your total daily calories. The total fat content equals 25 percent of the maximum recommended intake, while the saturated fat content represents 16 percent of the maximum recommended intake.

References

• Jif: Creamy Peanut Butter
• Jif: Extra Crunchy Peanut Butter
• U.S. Department of Agriculture: How Much Should You Eat?
• Food and Drug Administration: How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label