Are Uncrustables® sandwiches healthy?
To answer this question, first we have to define ′′healthy."
The FDA and USDA require that a food product must meet all the following requirements to be described as healthy:
- Low fat
- Low saturated fat
- 90 mg of cholesterol or less
- At least one of the following nutrients at 10% DV or higher
- Calcium
- Iron
- Protein
- Fiber
- Potassium
- Vitamin D
Uncrustablesproducts do not meet that definition.
If you're wondering whether Uncrustablesproducts are low-fat or low-calorie foods, please be aware that they are not. They are also not, by themselves, complete and balanced meals. Enjoy Uncrustablessandwiches as part of a balanced diet.
Please note that Uncrustablesproducts come in a variety of flavors, with different sizes available at different locations, and specific nutrition facts vary by size and flavor. For details, check your product′s label or see below.
Are Uncrustables® bad for you?
No. We do, however, encourage you to check the ingredient statement if you have a food allergy or ingredient intolerance.
How many calories are in Uncrustables® products?
Uncrustablesproducts sold in regular grocery stores have anywhere from 190 to 210calories per serving. The classic two-ounce contains 210 calories per serving.
How much protein do Uncrustables® products contain?
A two-ounce Uncrustables Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly Sandwich provides 6 grams (5% DV) of protein* per serving. The amount of protein in other Uncrustablessandwiches varies by type and size. Please check the label for nutrition information.
Club stores and schools offer different sizes, which have slightly different nutrition facts, as reflected on their labels.
*Contains 9 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, and 220 mg sodium per serving.
The sugar content of standard two-ounce Uncrustables products ranges from 10 grams per serving (forour Peanut Butter and Grape Jelly Sandwich) to 12 grams per serving (for the Chocolate Flavored Hazelnut Spread Sandwich). The sizes served at schools and sold at club stores are slightly bigger, so you’ll notice that the nutrition facts on the label vary slightly.
Reduced sugar options ( and ) contain 7 grams of sugar per serving.
The sizes served at schools and sold at club stores are slightly bigger, so you′ll notice that the nutrition facts on the label vary slightly.
Uncrustablesproducts do not contain high fructose corn syrup, regardless of where they′re served or sold.
Do Uncrustablesproducts contain high fructose corn syrup?
No, we updated our recipes in 2017 and replaced all high fructose corn syrup with sugar.
In standard two-ounce Uncrustables products, total fat content is9 grams per serving, and saturated fat ranges from 2 grams to 3 grams per serving. A two-ounce Uncrustables Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly Sandwich contains 9 grams of total fat and 2 grams of saturated fat per serving. Sizes sold at club stores or served through schools have slightly different amounts per serving because they′re a bit larger.
What′s included in Uncrustables® ingredients?
As you′d expect, the ingredients depend on the type of Uncrustables product you choose. Our PB&J-style sandwiches include white or wheat bread on the outside and various spreads on the inside.
Please see the Uncrustables products nutrition facts by flavor below for the complete ingredient lists.
Are Uncrustables®vegan?
No, Uncrustablesproducts are not vegan. Our PB&J-style sandwiches may contain milk.
Are Uncrustables® products organic?
No, Uncrustablesproducts are not classified as organic.
A product or ingredient can only be called a ′′jelly′′ or ′′jam′′ based on specific FDA definitions, which say that they have to contain a certain proportion of sugar, by weight. Reducing the sugar content to create our reduced sugar products causes the fruit spreads to no longer meet the FDA definitions of ′′jelly′′ or ′′jam."
Check out our product listings for full nutrition information on all your favorite Uncrustables products. If you’re looking for details about a particular size or variety not listed here, please reach out to our team for assistance.
Do Uncrustables® products use eggs?
We monitor and label for eggs as a major allergen on all our products and would include these in either a “contains” statement if present in the product, or a “may contain” statement if there were chance for cross contact during manufacturing. We suggest referring to the product packaging for the most accurate allergen information,as well as our “All Products” page for full nutrition and ingredient information.
Do Uncrustables® products have milk?
We monitor and label for milk as a major allergen on all our products and would include this in either a “contains” statement if present in the product, or a “may contain” statement if there were chance for cross contact during manufacturing. We suggest referring to the product packaging for the most accurate allergen information, as well asfrozen-sandwichesfor full nutrition and ingredient information.
