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Is Jif Simply Creamy Peanut Butter healthy?

Simply Creamy Peanut Butter

Spreads & Nut Butters · Updated 2026-10-17

Longevity Score

84/100

Food Integrity Score

68/100

Choose Occasionally

There are some strengths, but weaker signals in nutrition or ingredients make this a less frequent pick for most goals.

Quick answer

Choose Occasionally

Jif simply creamy peanut butter is rated choose occasionally overall, with a Longevity Score of 84 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 68 out of 100. Simple peanut-based spread with fiber and protein; hydrogenated oils and added sugar lower its whole-food quality. Strengths include primary ingredient is roasted peanuts, good protein and fiber per serving, and short ingredient list, while main considerations include fully hydrogenated vegetable oils, added sugar and molasses present, and mostly fat-dense calories.

Longevity Score 84/100Food Integrity Score 68/100

What helped the score?

  • Primary ingredient is roasted peanuts
  • Good protein and fiber per serving
  • Short ingredient list

What held the score back?

  • Contains fully hydrogenated vegetable oils
  • Added sugar and molasses present
  • Mostly fat-dense calories

Ingredients

Ingredient list

MADE FROM ROASTED PEANUTS, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: FULLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OILS (RAPESEED AND SOYBEAN), MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, MOLASSES, SUGAR, SALT.

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Key nutrition

Per serving: 31 g (2 Tbsp)

  • Calories1809% DV
  • Protein7g14% DV
  • Total Carbs7g3% DV
  • Fiber2g7% DV
  • Total Fat16g21% DV
  • Saturated Fat2.5g13% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Jif Simply Creamy Peanut Butter
Brand
Jif
Category
Spreads & Nut Butters (source: Nut & Seed Butters)
GTIN / UPC
00051500255278
Serving size
31 g (2 Tbsp)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Low-Spike Stability

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Lower net carbs (5g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Moderate-low sodium (65.1mg)

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Sweetener signals (sugar, molasses)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Watch-outs

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Lower carbs for fueling (7g)

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  • Strength & Protein Focus

    Watch-outs

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Lower protein (7g)

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  • Low-Carb Lifestyle

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Lower net carbs (5g)

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Common questions about this product

Is Jif Simply Creamy Peanut Butter highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Jif Simply Creamy Peanut Butter shows about 2.02g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Jif Simply Creamy Peanut Butter: 2g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar, molasses. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Primary ingredient is roasted peanuts; Good protein and fiber per serving; Short ingredient list.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Contains fully hydrogenated vegetable oils; Added sugar and molasses present; Mostly fat-dense calories.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same spreads & nut butters differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

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Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

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