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Skippy's robust peanut flavor lingers on the palate longer than that of other regular peanut butters, such as Jif and Peter Pan, and it has a pleasant texture that doesn't feel waxy like some of the other oil-added peanut butters we tried, including Reese's and Target's Good & Gather.
Why is Skippy better than Jif? ›
While they are nutritionally similar, Skippy contains 10 more milligrams of sodium than Jif and one more gram of sugar, and has fewer nutrients overall. But it does have half a milligram less saturated fat than Jif. The other main difference is how the two are sweetened. Jif uses molasses, while Skippy uses sugar.
What is the #1 peanut butter? ›
1. Jif Creamy Peanut Butter. For many years we were told that “choosy moms choose Jif,” until the brand decided to get a little more PC and take the “choosy” out of the equation. But in going through the reviews used for our list, it's very clear that peanut butter lovers choose Jif.
What are the benefits of Skippy peanut butter? ›
Benefits: 7g of protein per serving. Cholesterol free. Gluten Free.
Which brand of peanut butter is best? ›
Best Overall - Pintola All-Natural Peanut Butter
The Pintola All-Natural Peanut Butter is on the top of our list. It is cholesterol-free and has high fibre. It is unsweetened butter and is also regarded as beneficial in weight loss.
Is Skippy actually peanut butter? ›
Skippy is an American brand of peanut butter manufactured in the United States and China. First sold in 1932, Skippy is currently manufactured by Hormel Foods, which bought the brand from Unilever in 2013.
What makes Skippy so good? ›
Skippy's robust peanut flavor lingers on the palate longer than that of other regular peanut butters, such as Jif and Peter Pan, and it has a pleasant texture that doesn't feel waxy like some of the other oil-added peanut butters we tried, including Reese's and Target's Good & Gather.
What is the most unhealthiest peanut butter? ›
Below is a list of 13 of some of the worst peanut butter brands and why they should be avoided.
- Peter Pan Creamy Original Peanut Butter. ...
- Smucker's Reduced Fat Natural Style Creamy Peanut Butter. ...
- Jif Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread. ...
- Great Value Creamy Peanut Butter. ...
- Peanut Butter & Co.
What is the oldest peanut butter brand? ›
Krema Products Company, in Columbus, Ohio, began selling peanut butter. They are the oldest peanut butter company still in operation today.
Is Skippy 100% peanut butter? ›
It is 100% natural chunky peanut butter spread that which people like us love a lot.
SKIPPY® Peanut Butter opened or not is happiest when stored at room temperature. You can refrigerate it to savour its flavour for longer, but know that when refrigerated, it doesn't spread as easily. You should also know that SKIPPY® Peanut Butter doesn't like being too cold, so keep it freezer-free!
What makes Skippy peanut butter different? ›
Skippy Peanut Butter is considered to taste better than Jif or Peter Pan by some people because it has a stronger peanut flavor and a creamier texture. Additionally, Skippy uses roasted peanuts in their recipe, which can add a deeper, more complex flavor.
Is Jif or Skippy better? ›
But this peanut butter also scores higher when it comes to the nutrients that it provides. Most notably, Jif provides 17 milligrams of bone-building calcium, while SKIPPY does not have any. On the other hand, SKIPPY contains less saturated fat and still contains ample amounts of nutrients like protein.
What is America's best selling peanut butter? ›
Jif was the leading peanut butter brand in the United States in 2017 by a wide margin.
Which peanut butter came first Skippy or Jif? ›
Jif arrived on the scene after Skippy and Peter Pan, its two main competitors, which still exist to this day (via Jif History).
What makes Jif the best peanut butter? ›
"I much prefer the Jif. The big difference is the texture, and it's much more healthy - no hydrogenated oil." Peanut butter is one of retiree Chip Gavron's favorite foods, and he's partial to Peter Pan Crunchy. "I like the Jif better."