Simply Jif® Peanut Butter | Jif (2024)

FAQs

What's the difference between Jif and simply Jif? ›

What is the difference between Simply Jif® vs Jif® Creamy Peanut Butter? Our Simply Jif® is low sodium* with 33% less total sugar** than regular Jif® Creamy Peanut Butter.

Why was Jif^® peanut butter recalled? We initiated a voluntary recall of select Jif^® products due to potential salmonella contamination.

Is Jif or Skippy peanut butter healthy? Jif and Skippy peanut butter can both fit into a balanced diet. Like other brands, these peanut butters are a good source of protein, fat, and fiber. However, when possible, it's best to opt for peanut butter varieties that contain fewer ingredients and are free of added sugar.

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All variants of Jif are produced at a facility in Lexington, Kentucky, which is the largest peanut butter production facility in the world, and a smaller facility in Memphis TN whose products were not affected by the 2022 recall.

May 20, 2022: The J. M. Smucker Co. is recalling more than four dozen different Jif Peanut Butter products distributed and sold across the country due to potential salmonella contamination, per an announcement from the Food and Drug Administration.

Jif peanut butter is once again safe to eat, so long as you don't consume a product listed in the company's June recall for salmonella. Customers who find a recalled product in their home can file a recall claim with Jif online, call the company at 1-800-828-9980, or contact them at jif.com/contact-us.

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But this peanut butter also scores higher when it comes to the nutrients that it provides. Most notably, Jif provides 17 milligrams of bone-building calcium, while SKIPPY does not have any. On the other hand, SKIPPY contains less saturated fat and still contains ample amounts of nutrients like protein.

The healthiest peanut butter option, Largeman-Roth suggests, is peanut butters that have less than 5 grams of added sugar per serving and less than 100 milligrams of sodium per serving. Reduced-fat peanut butters might sound healthier, but you're likely trading those healthy fats for more carbs.

How much peanut butter can I eat a day? ›

It is OK to eat peanut butter every day, but in moderation. Do not eat more than 2 tablespoons, approximately 32 grams, a day. This protein-packed spread is made by blending roasted peanuts into a thick paste and contains various nutrients that promote good health.

Peter Pan is an American brand of peanut butter that is marketed by Post Consumer Brands, part of Post Holdings.

Peanut butter brands you may have in your cupboard, like Skippy or Jif, can be safe for dogs to eat but should only be given sparingly. These brands tend to have added salt and sugar, which can upset a dog's stomach.

Avoid big brands of peanut butter such as Jif, Peter Pan, and Skippy, which often contain added sugar. And just because the label says it's “natural peanut butter” doesn't mean there isn't added sugar, so be sure to read the ingredients. Only share peanut butter that's raw, unsalted, and free of artificial sweeteners.

The name change from Jif to Cif was confirmed by Unilever in December 2000.

Reduced Fat* 25% Less Fat Than Peanut Butter. Contains 12g Fat per Serving Compared to 16g in Peanut Butter.