Peanut butter and jelly sandwich facts for kids
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A peanut butter and jelly sandwich on white bread
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| Alternative names | PB&J |
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| Place of origin | United States |
| Serving temperature | Room temperature |
| Variations | Peanut butter and jam, other nut butters, with butter or marshmallow fluff, or with hazelnut chocolate spread |
| 403 kcal (1687 kJ) | |
The peanut butter and jelly sandwich or PB&J is a sandwich, popular in North America. It has a layer of peanut butter and jelly (called "jam" outside the USA) usually on 2 slices of bread. The sandwich is sometimes eaten with one slice of bread.
A 2002 survey showed the average American will have eaten 1,500 of these sandwiches before graduating from high school.
Images for kids
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Peanut butter and strawberry jam create a red-orange contrast
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Sandwich preparation, where each slice of bread is protected by a layer of peanut butter
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Close-up view of a cut peanut butter and jelly sandwich showing soggy whole wheat bread
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See also
In Spanish: Sándwich de mantequilla de cacahuete y jalea para niños
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