A good way to make sure you maintain a healthy and well-balanced diet is to keep track of the nutritional information of the foods you eat throughout the day. Track the number of calories you eat, as well as the amount of sugar, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. Although the specific nutrition information varies depending upon the brand and type, peanut butter is typically a good source of healthy fats, protein and nutrients. The Jif brand, manufactured by J.M. Smucker Company, offers many varieties of peanut butter.
Finding the Nutrition Facts
Many food items that come in a package, including Jif peanut butter, contain a food label with the nutrition facts. If you do not have the package on hand but still would like to obtain the nutrition facts, check the manufacturer's website or calorie database websites such as Livestrong's My Plate or FatSecret.com.
Regular Jif Peanut Butter Spreads
Jif's regular creamy peanut butter and regular crunchy peanut butter spreads contain 190 calories, 130 of which are from fat. They also contain 16 g of total fat and 3 g of saturated fat. The total amount of carbohydrate in both the crunchy and creamy regular spreads is 7 g, with 2 g coming from dietary fiber and 3 g coming from sugars. They also both contain 7 g of protein. The regular creamy contains 150 mg of sodium, while the extra crunchy regular peanut butter only contains 130 mg of sodium.
Types
The Jif peanut butter product line includes Jif Creamy Regular, Jif Extra Crunchy, Jif Reduced Fat, Jif To Go, Jif Omega-3, Jif Natural, Simply Jif and Jif Peanut Butter and Honey. Although most of these products are similar in terms of nutritional value, the specific amount of calories, fat and other nutrients may vary depending upon the specific product. For example, the reduced-fat Jif peanut butter spreads contain fewer fat grams, while the Simply Jif product contains less sugar and sodium. Always consult the specific nutrition label on these products or check online to get more detailed nutritional information about these products.
Serving Size
The standard serving size for most of the Jif peanut butter spread is 2 tbsp., approximately 36 g. One exception to this is the Jif To Go product. The serving size for this product is 1 to 1.5 oz cup, or approximately 43 g. Keep in mind that you need to multiply the number of calories, sugars, fat and other nutrients by the number of servings you consumed to get an accurate idea of your nutritional intake.
Warning
All of Jif peanut butter spreads contain peanut ingredients. Individuals who suspect they may have a peanut allergy should avoid exposure to peanut butter until they can consult with a doctor. Those who have a confirmed peanut allergy should follow their doctor's recommendations regarding peanut butter exposure or avoidance.
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