Trader Joe’s Crustless Peanut Butter & Strawberry Jam Sandwiches
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Protein
- Sodium
- Added Sugar
Verdict
Crustless Peanut Butter & Strawberry Jam Sandwiches are pre-assembled, portable versions of a classic sweet and salty combination. Their main strength is a moderate protein content, while their main tradeoff is the presence of added sugars. Overall, they function as a quick energy source for those needing a pre-made meal option.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Pair them with fresh apple slices or baby carrots to create a balanced snack plate.
Nutrition Overview
The label shows a helpful amount of protein and low sodium, though these positives are countered by the sugar content. Calories are moderate for a single serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 200 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 9g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 85mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs | 25g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 7% |
| Total Sugars | 8g | — |
| Added Sugars | 6g | 12% |
| Protein | 7g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 230mg | 4% |
Ingredient Analysis
The product is built from enriched wheat flour, peanut butter, and a strawberry jam blend. The formulation relies on dough conditioners in the bread and pectin in the jam to ensure a consistent texture and longer shelf life.
Ingredients
BREAD (UNBLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SUGAR, WHEAT GLUTEN, CANOLA OIL, YEAST, SEA SALT, ENZYME, DEACTIVATED YEAST, ASCORBIC ACID [DOUGH CONDITIONER]), PEANUT BUTTER (DRY ROASTED PEANUTS, SALT), STRAWBERRY JAM (STRAWBERRIES, SUGAR, WATER, LEMON JUICE, PECTIN).
