Grape jelly for peanut butter sandwiches
This classic American sandwich combines creamy peanut butter and sweet grape jelly, typically spread on soft white or whole wheat bread. It's a staple of quick lunches and comfort food, representing a simple yet satisfying flavor pairing.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
The sandwich is high in carbohydrates from the bread and jelly, with a moderate amount of fat and plant-based protein from the peanut butter. A typical serving provides around 400-500 calories, along with key nutrients like magnesium, vitamin E, and potassium.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbs | 52 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Magnesium | 70 mg |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 4 mg |
| Manganese | 0.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 150 mg |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
Per 1 sandwich (2 slices bread, 2 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tbsp grape jelly) (~140 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's an iconic symbol of American childhood and convenience food, often associated with school lunches. Nutritionally, the combination of peanut butter's protein and fat with the quick energy from jelly's sugar makes it a popular, if not always balanced, energy-dense snack.
