Jiff On The Go

go4me1
go4me1 Posts: 101 Member
edited November 19 in Food and Nutrition
i got an 8 pack (containers) is it ok?? Celery sticks also.

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  • ckspores1018
    ckspores1018 Posts: 168 Member
    Is it ok compared to what?
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,230 Member
    Is it before its 'best by'? then it's probably ok...
  • mistikal13
    mistikal13 Posts: 1,457 Member
    What do you mean is it "ok"? Ingredients wise, calorie wise, etc
  • go4me1
    go4me1 Posts: 101 Member
    I mean it's high in calories will it mess me up?
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,230 Member
    edited June 2015
    Didn't you just have another thread where you got told a bunch of times 'if it fits your calories for the day, you're all good'?

    For some, the small amount for the high calories will mean less satisfaction. For others PB, is a godsend.
  • PaulaWallaDingDong
    PaulaWallaDingDong Posts: 4,641 Member
    It sounds like it would be helpful if you didn't want to weigh your servings. Other than that, and the price, it's no different from regular peanut butter, which, as with all foods, is ok as long as it's within your calorie allotment.
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    Okay how? For me those little containers have too many calories so they're not okay for me, but I have no idea what your goals/needs/desires are....
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,149 Member
    It's fine as long as it fits in your calorie goal. If it bothers you, I will take it off your hands.
  • beachchic3030
    beachchic3030 Posts: 28 Member
    go4me1 wrote: »
    I mean it's high in calories will it mess me up?

    I dont buy it anymore mainly because its more than 2 tablespoons which is why its more calories i just package 2 T of my own to take to wrk
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    go4me1 wrote: »
    I mean it's high in calories will it mess me up?

    If you eat in a calorie deficit, no, it will not 'mess you up.'
  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    If it fits in your day, go for it.
  • go4me1
    go4me1 Posts: 101 Member
    What's a deficit??
  • go4me1
    go4me1 Posts: 101 Member
    I get 1620 a day
  • juggernaut1974
    juggernaut1974 Posts: 6,212 Member
    If you eat the jif will it put you over 1620?
  • shadow2soul
    shadow2soul Posts: 7,692 Member
    edited June 2015
    go4me1 wrote: »
    What's a deficit??

    The difference between what it takes to maintain your current weight and what your current intake is.
    MFP calculates it for you.

    if you choose 0.5 lb per week, your calorie goal is 250 below what you maintain at.
    if you choose 1 lb, the difference is 500.
    if you choose 1.5 lbs, the difference is 750.
    if you choose 2 lbs, the difference is 1000.
  • PeachyPlum
    PeachyPlum Posts: 1,243 Member
    Ready2Rock206 wrote: »
    Okay how? For me those little containers have too many calories so they're not okay for me, but I have no idea what your goals/needs/desires are....

    I know, right? I was thinking they'd be perfect for me since I tend to binge on an open jar of PB, but 260 calories is too rich for my blood.
  • CignaSi
    CignaSi Posts: 13 Member
    Better off getting a digital scale and weighing your portions yourself to keep some control on those calories and to keep in mind how fast it adds up if not weighing it every time.
  • angelexperiment
    angelexperiment Posts: 1,917 Member
    You could always get the little salad dressing containers and put 1 tbsp in them for convenience. Thats around 96 cals. If you are getting those to stop from eating out of a jar, could work. Or for binge eating it could work. But all depends if it fits in your calories for the day. Other than that its a healthy snack.
  • FitForL1fe
    FitForL1fe Posts: 1,872 Member
    a) Jif is *kitten* awesome
    b) it only has one 'f'
    c) crunchy is the best
    d) see a)
  • stephanieluvspb
    stephanieluvspb Posts: 997 Member
    Putting it on warm toast so it is melted and warm makes me smile......a lot!
  • mwyvr
    mwyvr Posts: 1,883 Member
    PB is good.

    PB with any other ingredient than peanuts is not good.

    PB in environmentally unfriendly too many calories for a single serving is... Jif marketing department's wet dream.
  • kristen49233
    kristen49233 Posts: 385 Member
    I buy the Jif packets and take them to work with celery, english muffins, etc., but I only use a 1/2 packet at a time because I have a hard time justifying an entire packet of peanut butter in one setting. Just an idea if you don't want all the calories in one setting.
  • go4me1
    go4me1 Posts: 101 Member
    Thanks guys
  • go4me1
    go4me1 Posts: 101 Member
    Thanks guys
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    go4me1 wrote: »
    I mean it's high in calories will it mess me up?

    If it fits into your calorie and nutrition goals, you like it, and you don't suffer any ill effects from eating it, then it should be fine. FWIW, I get the Jif cups sometimes for snacks.I usually pair them with some apple slices, but do whatever you like best. :flowerforyou:
  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
    do what works for you!
  • vgrezzy
    vgrezzy Posts: 31 Member
    i really love peanut butter and i think it's great in moderation, just make sure it fits your calories and/or macros (whichever you track)
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