How many calories is in a peanut butter jelly sandwich?

A classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich generally contains between 350 and 500 calories, depending on the specific ingredients and portion sizes used.

A standard breakdown includes:
– Two slices of white or whole wheat bread: roughly 140 to 200 calories.
– Two tablespoons of peanut butter: approximately 190 calories.
– One tablespoon of fruit jelly or jam: about 50 to 70 calories.

Using whole grain bread, natural unsweetened peanut butter, and low-sugar fruit preserves keeps the total around 350 calories while adding beneficial dietary fiber and healthy fats. Using thick sliced bread, high-sugar jelly, and heavy scoops of peanut butter can push the sandwich past 500 to 600 calories.