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Peanut Butter and Jam Toast

Peanut Butter and Jam Toast
Peanut Butter and Jam Toast
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Peanut Butter and Jam Toast is a simple, beloved comfort food made by spreading creamy or crunchy peanut butter and fruit jam or jelly onto a slice of toasted bread. It typically uses white or whole-wheat bread, peanut butter, and a fruit preserve like strawberry or grape jam. While its exact origins are debated, it became a staple in American households and school lunchboxes in the early 20th century.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced source of energy, providing a mix of carbohydrates from the bread and jam, healthy fats and plant-based protein from the peanut butter, and a small amount of fiber. A typical serving contains roughly 300-400 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories380 kcal
Protein13 g
Carbs38 g
Fat20 g
Fiber4 g
Sugar14 g
Sodium320 mg
Potassium250 mg
Magnesium50 mg
Niacin (B3)4.5 mg
Vitamin E3.0 mg
Manganese0.8 mg
Phosphorus120 mg
Zinc1.2 mg
Iron1.8 mg

Per 1 sandwich (2 slices bread, 2 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tbsp jam, approx. 130 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, PB&J is an iconic symbol of American childhood and convenience food. Nutritionally, the combination of peanut butter's protein and healthy fats with the quick energy from the jam's sugars makes it a surprisingly effective and satisfying snack or light meal.

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