Creamy Peanut Butter| Jif® (2024)

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What is creamy peanut butter? ›

Creamy peanut butter is really just like a child's favorite blanky – but for your mouth. It is slightly sweet and a little bit salty at the same time. In our opinion, it is one of the best comfort foods. But don't just take our word for it – read on to see why we feel this way.

Creamy peanut butter contains slightly more protein than crunchy peanut butter, which contains more folate and fiber, which aids in bowel health. But, in the end, they are essentially the same, with slightly varied nutrient profiles.

In addition to differences in taste and texture, these are the main nutritional differences between chunky peanut butter and smooth peanut butter. The most noticeable difference between the two peanut butters is that crunchy peanut butter generally contains about a full gram more of fiber than its creamy counterpart.

The grocery store shelves are dominated by three varieties of classic peanut butter: crunchy (chunky) peanut butter, creamy (smooth) peanut butter, and natural (organic) peanut butter.

But probably the main difference between standard and natural peanut butter is that natural PB usually does not have a stabilizer like a hydrogenated oil. Natural peanut butter generally has nothing but the peanuts themselves and occasionally a little bit of salt.

Many store-bought peanut butters contain added sugars. People with diabetes should check the label and choose all-natural peanut butters. Low-fat peanut butters, too, may contain more sugar than other varieties. Look for peanut butter that includes only peanuts and maybe some salt in the ingredients.

When selecting a peanut butter, you may want to take the following into consideration: Creamy peanut butter is typically easier to digest than chunky varieties. You may also decide to choose a low fat variety of peanut butter. Your body may produce less bile to digest foods that are lower in fat.

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.

And according to both Insider and Thrillist, Jif transcends Peter Pan. Jif has molasses added to it, so it tends to be sweeter than Peter Pan. Jif is also a lot smoother and spreadable than Peter Pan, which was deemed too thick, while lacking a deep roasted peanut flavor.

Which is healthier, crunchy peanut butter or creamy peanut butter? ›

As long as you are choosing a peanut butter that's all natural and pesticide free, in addition to being free from added salt or sugar, any peanut butter will be a healthy choice. However, crunchy peanut butter has a little more fiber and less saturated fat, making it overall more nutritious, even if only slightly so.

Mix PB with yogurt, cinnamon, and a hint of honey or maple syrup. Dip in apples slices, celery, or spread on toast with banana slices and coconut. Mix into noodles. Thanks to its salty, nutty flavor and creamy texture, Asian-inspired noodle dishes taste divine with peanut sauce.

That's not a sign of spoilage, but is a natural occurrence as the oil separates. You can easily fix it by stirring the oil back into the peanut butter until you achieve the desired consistency. To prevent oil separation, try storing the peanut butter jar upside-down so the oil is more evenly distributed.

As long as you are choosing a peanut butter that's all natural and pesticide free, in addition to being free from added salt or sugar, any peanut butter will be a healthy choice. However, crunchy peanut butter has a little more fiber and less saturated fat, making it overall more nutritious, even if only slightly so.

TSA rules peanut butter is not a solid — it's a liquid The TSA says peanut butter is a liquid because its shape is dictated by its container. To pass through security, peanut butter in a carry-on needs to be 3.4 oz. or less.

While it may have "butter" in the name, PB doesn't actually contain the dairy product. "Peanut butter is typically made from peanuts, salt, oil, and sometimes added sugars,” says Erin Palinksi-Wade, RD, and author of Belly Fat Diet for Dummies.