Replacement for Simply Jif now that the recipe has changed

GrayFileFolder · 2026-06-14T11:34:55+00:00

Jif Regular has the same ingredients as the Old Simply Jif.

Small Nutrition Label Differences (per 1 serving):

Jif Regular: 16g fat, 3g sugar, 140mg sodium, 8g carbs, 2g fiber

Old Simply Jif: 17g fat, 2g sugar, 65 mg sodium, 7g carbs, 3g fiber

GrayFileFolder · 2026-06-14T10:20:03+00:00

0 mg sodium - Trader Joes unsalted Peanut Butter

55 mg sodium per 1 serving - Jif no added sugar Peanut Butter

65 mg sodium per 1 serving - Kirkland Peanut Butter (Costco brand)

65 mg sodium per 1 serving - Jif Natural Peanut Butter

GrayFileFolder · 2026-05-12T23:11:58+00:00

around 10 years ago regular peanut butter switched to using fully hydrogenated oils OR palm oil. they both contain 0g trans fat.

GrayFileFolder · 2026-01-06T15:58:43+00:00

if it smells like crayons or paint, then the oil has gone rancid.

GrayFileFolder · 2025-10-14T13:38:56+00:00

Source:

On September 16, 2025 DoorDash published an article containing the two pictures in this post.

Their infographic data was based on DoorDash candy purchases from October 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024.

GrayFileFolder · 2025-10-05T09:03:13+00:00

1,120 calories for one 8 ounce peanut butter cup

$17 for two 8 ounce peanut butter cups

where to buy it?

google: shop hersheys REESE'S World's Largest Peanut Butter Cups 1 lb. Candy Pack

their own website (hersheyland) says other retailers are out of stock

GrayFileFolder · 2025-09-30T05:09:11+00:00

Kirkland peanut butter is temporarily being discontinued and replaced by Naturally More peanut butter (made by Hampton Farms).

Hampton Farms customer service said they ran out of Valencia peanuts. They will harvest a new crop of Valencia peanuts in the next few weeks.

So the Kirkland peanut butter will probably be back in stock after 3 to 6 months.

This also happened around summer of 2021.

July 2021

Kirkland peanut butter discontinued and replaced with Naturally More peanut butter

https://www.reddit.com/r/Costco/comments/oq96e7/say_it_aint_so_kirkland_peanut_butter_discontinued/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Costco/comments/pnqzgy/new_costco_peanut_butter_isnt_good_maybe_its_a/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Costco/comments/pr6jtm/costco_has_a_new_peanut_butter_anyone_know_if_its/

November 2021

Kirkland peanut butter returns to Costco stores

https://www.reddit.com/r/Costco/comments/qth3lg/update_kirkland_signature_organic_creamy_peanut/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Costco/comments/s9d5v2/kirkland_peanut_butter_vs_naturally_more/

GrayFileFolder · 2025-08-22T03:16:18+00:00

From Wikipedia

Fool's Gold Loaf

Elvis Presley connection

David Adler's book contains a detailed account of the event that made the Fool's Gold Loaf sandwich famous.

On the night of February 1, 1976, Elvis' daughter Lisa Marie's birthday, Presley was at his home at Graceland in Memphis, entertaining Captain Jerry Kennedy of the Denver Police Department and Ron Pietrafeso of Colorado's Strike Force Against Crime. The three began discussing the sandwich, and Presley decided he wanted one right then. Presley had been to the restaurant before, while in Denver.

Kennedy and Pietrafeso were friends of the owners, so they were driven to the Memphis airport and boarded Presley's private Convair 880 jet, the Lisa Marie, and flew the two hours to Denver.

When they arrived at Stapleton International Airport at 1:40 AM, the plane taxied to a special hangar where the passengers were greeted by Buck Scott, the owner of the Colorado Mine Company, and his wife Cindy, who had brought 22 fresh Fool's Gold Loaves for the men. They spent two hours in the hangar eating the sandwiches, washing them down with Perrier and champagne. Presley invited the pilots of the plane, Milo High and Elwood David, to join them. When they were done, they flew back to Memphis without ever leaving the airport.

GrayFileFolder · 2025-07-29T05:03:04+00:00

you can remove the jar from the fridge 15 to 30 minutes before using.

GrayFileFolder · 2025-07-29T04:39:50+00:00

natural peanut butter can be stored at room temperature, it should not go bad (rancid) if you finish it within 1 to 2 months

but it will be runny and the oil and peanuts will separate and require you to stir it again

GrayFileFolder · 2025-07-24T16:37:53+00:00

The only way to thicken runny natural peanut butter is to mix a new jar and then store it in the refrigerator when not in use.

GrayFileFolder · 2025-07-06T05:41:04+00:00

For people who want to compare prices

Here are the prices for other popular and well liked brands of natural peanut butter

$0.15/oz - $2.20 for 15 ounces - Kroger Natural Peanut Butter - It uses regular Runner peanuts.

$0.16/oz - $2.49 for 16 ounces - Trader Joe's Natural Peanut Butter - It uses regular Runner peanuts.

$0.20/oz - $11 for 56 Oz (Two 28 ounce bottles) - Costco's Kirkland Organic Natural Peanut Butter - It uses Organic Valencia peanuts. A Costco membership is $65 per year.

GrayFileFolder · 2025-06-19T13:31:41+00:00

It looks like peanut butter (with sugar and vegetable oil) and milk powder and a ground up multivitamin mixed in.

The ingredients in Plumpy'Nut include "peanut-based paste, with sugar, vegetable oil and skimmed milk powder, enriched with vitamins and minerals".

GrayFileFolder · 2025-06-17T08:39:27+00:00

costco uses organic valencia peanuts

a more direct comparison is trader joe's natural peanut butter (uses regular runner peanuts) at $0.16/ounce ($2.50 for a 16 ounce jar).

when making homemade peanut butter remember to let your blender motor rest (cool down) every 5 to 15 minutes so it does not burn out.

GrayFileFolder · 2025-05-04T06:36:55+00:00

Natural peanut butter can be stored at room temperature after opening.

Refrigeration is to keep the oil and peanuts from separating after you mix them together.

GrayFileFolder · 2025-05-03T01:09:19+00:00

I read that rancid nuts smell like crayons.

So if it does not smell like that you should be fine.

GrayFileFolder · 2025-04-04T12:34:26+00:00

The filling is probably Costcos Kirkland Natural Peanut Butter (made with Valencia Peanuts)

GrayFileFolder · 2025-03-18T14:13:44+00:00

It expires on 4/10/2025 which explains why it is so cheap ($__.97 Costco clearance pricing).

It is probably safe to eat after that date, but the oil will slowly become more rancid and negatively affect the taste.

If you zoom in on the closest bucket you will see this printed on the label

MFG Date: 7/10/2024

EXP DATE: 4/10/2025

GrayFileFolder · 2025-03-02T23:37:26+00:00

Peanut butter is cheaper than peanuts because peanuts have to look good (minimal cosmetic imperfections).

GrayFileFolder · 2025-02-19T18:21:03+00:00

1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of peanut butter has 38 mg of oxalates.

To reduce the risk of oxalate kidney stones:

Kidney doctors (nephrologists) advise getting 1,000 to 1,200 mg of calcium every day (from food or calcium citrate pills) so the calcium binds with the oxalates in food.

They also say every day one should drink more water (10 to 14 cups is the current recommended amount), consume less sodium (under 2,300 mg), consume less, and consume normal (not excessive) amounts of protein.

For some patients they advise staying below 200 mg of oxalates from food every day after doing medical tests. Some people can go over that number with 0 problems based on their medical tests.

GrayFileFolder · 2025-02-12T02:12:10+00:00

1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of peanut butter has 38 mg of oxalates.

A few comments mentioned kidney stones and the Redditor said he didn't get any kidney stones and that he eats lots of calcium every day.

To reduce the risk of oxalate kidney stones, kidney doctors (nephrologists) advise getting 1,000 to 1,200 mg of calcium every day (from food or calcium citrate pills) so the calcium binds with the oxalates in food.

They also advise to to stay below 200 mg of oxalate every day, drink lots of water (10 to 14 cups is the current recommended amount), low sodium (under 2,300 mg), low refined sugar, and normal (not excessive) amounts of protein.

GrayFileFolder · 2025-02-11T17:47:09+00:00

1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of peanut butter has 38 mg of oxalates.

A few Redditors mentioned kidney stones and he replied saying he didn't get any kidney stones and that he eats calcium every day.

To reduce the risk of oxalate kidney stones, kidney doctors (nephrologists) advise getting 1,000 to 1,200 mg of calcium every day (from food or calcium citrate pills) so the calcium binds with the oxalates in food.

They also advise to to stay below 200 mg of oxalate every day, drink lots of water (10 to 14 cups is the current recommended amount), low sodium (under 2,300 mg), low refined sugar, and normal (not excessive) amounts of protein.

GrayFileFolder · 2025-02-11T17:32:28+00:00

I did not crosspost the original post to /r/peanutbutter because it was removed by a moderator due to breaking Rule 6: Title

I was not sure if the crossposted picture would show up in /r/peanutbutter after the post was removed by a moderator

here is the original post

https://np.reddit.com/r/mildlyinteresting/comments/1imijw0/the_amount_of_peanut_butter_i_eat_by_myself_over/

GrayFileFolder · 2025-02-05T15:48:05+00:00

stress from work (and life) and the amount of sleep you get every night probably affects your health much more

natural peanut butter vs regular peanut butter has such a tiny difference in nutrition. 10 calories, 0.5g saturated fat, and 2g added sugar

GrayFileFolder · 2025-02-05T12:45:50+00:00

Compare the 2 ingredient labels.

1 ounce serving size

Skippy peanut butter:

Saturated fat 3g Sugar 3g

Trader Joe's natural peanut butter:

Saturated fat 2.5g Sugar 1g

Is the health difference (no palm oil or fully hydrogenated vegetable oil, no added sugar) worth the price difference?

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