Does Jiffy Cornbread Have Lard? Krusteaz Uses Soybean Oil

Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix and Krusteaz Honey Cornbread & Muffin Mix differ most in fat source, serving size, and allergen statements. Jiffy names lard and lists 690 mg of sodium and 15 g of added sugars per 1/2 cup mix serving. Krusteaz names soybean oil and lists 340 mg of sodium and 13 g of added sugars per 35 g serving. This page sets the label facts side by side so you can weigh them yourself.

Key takeaways

• Serving sizes differ: Jiffy uses a 78 g mix serving and Krusteaz uses a 35 g mix serving. The per 100 g figures here are our arithmetic, not label values.
• Fat sources differ: Jiffy lists lard with BHT and citric acid as preservatives and shows 4 g saturated fat per serving. Krusteaz lists soybean oil and shows 0 g saturated fat per serving.
• Per 100 g of dry mix, sodium is higher in Krusteaz (about 971 mg) than in Jiffy (about 885 mg), by our arithmetic.
• Added sugars are 15 g per Jiffy serving (30% DV) and 13 g per Krusteaz serving (26% DV). Per 100 g, Krusteaz is roughly double Jiffy.
• Jiffy declares wheat. Krusteaz declares wheat and says it may contain milk, egg, soy, and tree nuts.

How do Jiffy and Krusteaz compare at a glance, per serving and per 100 g?

Per labeled serving, Jiffy shows more calories, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, and added sugars than Krusteaz, and its serving weighs more than twice as much (78 g versus 35 g). Per 100 g of dry mix, the sodium figures are close and Krusteaz shows more added sugar.

Label measure	Jiffy (1/2 cup mix, 78 g)	Krusteaz (1/12 package, 35 g)	Per 100 g dry mix (our arithmetic)
Calories	320	130	Not calculated
Total fat	9 g (12% DV)	0.5 g (1% DV)	Not calculated
Saturated fat	4 g (20% DV)	0 g	About 5.1 g vs 0 g
Cholesterol	10 mg (3% DV)	0 mg	Not calculated
Sodium	690 mg (30% DV)	340 mg (15% DV)	About 885 mg vs about 971 mg
Total sugars	15 g	13 g	Not calculated
Added sugars	15 g (30% DV)	13 g (26% DV)	About 19 g vs about 37 g
Dietary fiber	2 g (7% DV)	Under 1 g (2% DV)	Not calculated
Protein	4 g	2 g	Not calculated

Jiffy lists about 3 servings per container and Krusteaz about 12. Net package weights were not disclosed on either opened page, so package-level totals cannot be compared.

Why does Jiffy use lard while Krusteaz uses soybean oil?

Neither label explains its fat choice, so this section reports only what each ingredient statement says. Jiffy's list names lard, followed by a parenthetical reading HYDROGENATED LARD, BHT AND CITRIC ACID PRESERVATIVES. Krusteaz's list names soybean oil alongside honey and natural flavors.

Preparation adds fat too. Jiffy's directions say to add egg and milk. Krusteaz's square-pan directions call for 2/3 cup milk, 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter, and 1 egg.

Does Jiffy cornbread have lard in it?

Yes. The Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix ingredient list names lard, and the label shows 9 g total fat and 4 g saturated fat per 1/2 cup mix serving.

Does Jiffy cornbread have pork in it?

The label names lard but does not name an animal species. Lard is rendered animal fat, most often from pigs, but the Jiffy page does not state the source for this product, so this article cannot confirm it.

Is Krusteaz cornbread vegetarian?

The Krusteaz label does not state whether the mix is vegetarian, and no vegetarian, halal, or kosher certification appears on the opened page. The ingredient list names no meat or animal fat, but it includes honey and natural flavors, and the page does not describe their sources.

How much sodium is in Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix vs Krusteaz Honey Cornbread & Muffin Mix?

Per labeled serving, Jiffy has 690 mg of sodium (30% DV) per 1/2 cup mix, and Krusteaz has 340 mg (15% DV) per 35 g serving. Per 100 g of dry mix, our arithmetic puts Jiffy at about 885 mg and Krusteaz at about 971 mg.

FDA's Sodium in Your Diet page describes the Daily Value for sodium as less than 2,300 mg per day. FDA states that 5% DV or less per serving is low and 20% DV or more is high. On that per-serving scale, Jiffy's 30% is in the high range and Krusteaz's 15% falls between the two marks. FDA sets these thresholds per serving, so the per 100 g figures are for comparison only.

Jiffy's baked portion, as prepared, is listed at 730 mg (32%). No as-prepared sodium figure was disclosed for Krusteaz. For another sodium comparison, see Which Has More Sodium, Old El Paso or McCormick Taco Mix?.

Which mix has more added sugars, and how do the FDA thresholds apply?

Per labeled serving, Jiffy has 15 g of added sugars (30% DV) and Krusteaz has 13 g (26% DV). Per 100 g of dry mix, Krusteaz has more, about 37 g compared with about 19 g for Jiffy, by our arithmetic.

FDA's added sugars page states the Daily Value for added sugars is 50 grams per day based on a 2,000 calorie diet, and 20% DV or more per serving is a high source. Both labeled servings meet that threshold, since 30% and 26% are each above 20%.

Does Jiffy cornbread have sugar?

Yes. Sugar is the third ingredient listed for Jiffy, and the label shows 15 g of added sugars per 1/2 cup mix serving (30% DV). Krusteaz's list also names sugar and honey, and its label shows 13 g of added sugar per 35 g serving (26% DV). For a sugar comparison in another category, see Which Has More Sugar, Cocojune or So Delicious? 6g vs 15g.

What allergens are in Jiffy vs Krusteaz, and what does 'may contain' mean?

The Jiffy contains statement lists wheat only. The Krusteaz label lists wheat and adds a may-contain statement for milk, egg, soy, and tree nuts. The opened Jiffy page shows no may-contain statement, and whether package labels carry one was not disclosed.

A may-contain statement is precautionary wording that usually signals possible unintended presence, often from shared equipment or production lines. Neither page explains how cross-contact happens at its facility, and those details were not disclosed.

Soybean oil appears in the Krusteaz ingredient list, while soy is named only in the may-contain line. Readers with a soy concern should read both lines together.

Does Jiffy cornbread have dairy?

The Jiffy ingredient list does not name milk, butter, or another dairy ingredient, but the preparation directions say to add milk and an egg. Any dairy in the finished muffin therefore depends on what you add at home.

What do BHT, citric acid, baking soda, and sodium acid pyrophosphate do in these mixes?

On the Jiffy label, BHT and citric acid are named as preservatives within the lard entry. Baking soda and sodium acid pyrophosphate are leavening agents in both mixes, and they react in batter to help muffins rise. Jiffy also lists tricalcium phosphate and monocalcium phosphate among its less-than-2% ingredients.

This article does not summarize health research on BHT, so the label's description of it as a preservative is the only fact covered here. Krusteaz's ingredient list names neither BHT nor citric acid.

Why do the serving sizes make these two labels hard to compare directly?

Jiffy's serving is 1/2 cup mix (78 g), which the label says makes two muffins. Krusteaz's serving is 35 g, one-twelfth of the package. Because the serving weights differ by more than double, a per-serving comparison mixes two different amounts of food. That is why this article also converts both labels to 100 g of dry mix, noting that the conversion is our arithmetic.

Two other gaps limit direct comparison. Net package weights were not disclosed for either box, and Krusteaz's as-prepared nutrition was not disclosed, while Jiffy's baked portion appears on its label.

What should a reader with a sodium, sugar, dairy, egg, soy, or tree nut concern check?

Start with the serving size and %DV column on the package in hand, then read the ingredient list and both allergen lines. Both brand pages say the package label governs.

• Serving size and servings per container, then convert to a common weight when comparing products.
• Sodium in mg and %DV, using FDA's per-serving scale of 5% DV or less as low and 20% DV or more as high.
• The added sugars line, which is listed separately from total sugars.
• Ingredient entries for milk, egg, soy, and tree nut sources, including oils, flavors, and leavening.
• The contains line and any may-contain line, read together.
• Preparation directions, since added milk, egg, oil, or butter change the finished food.

Which other label-literacy guides can help compare pantry staples?

Other guides on this site apply the same label-reading steps to different pantry products. For a sodium comparison that also covers iron, see Is Cream of Wheat Healthier Than Malt-O-Meal? Sodium vs Iron.

This comparison cannot show how either mix affects a specific person, because individual responses vary and these labels do not report health outcomes. Evidence about lard, BHT, sodium, or sugar intake in particular groups, including people with specific medical conditions, is outside what two package labels can establish. Reformulations, regional versions, and other package sizes may differ from the pages reviewed here.