Calories in Jam or jelly, fruit juice sweetened
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Jam or jelly, fruit juice sweetened contains 212 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (20 g) provides about 42 kcal.
Roughly 100% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 0% from protein and 0% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in jams, syrups, toppings on FoodFactly, where the median is 265 kcal per 100 g across 35 foods.
100 g provides 20% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 212 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat C | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 52.9 g | 19% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Total sugars C | 42 g | |
| Protein C | 0 g | 0% |
| Vitamin A C | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C C | 18.1 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.13 mg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin K C | 1 µg | 0.8% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.028 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.022 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.012 mg | 0.7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 2.5 mg | 0.5% |
| Calcium C | 11 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron C | 0.34 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium C | 5 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus C | 6 mg | 0.5% |
| Potassium C | 65 mg | 1% |
| Zinc C | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.031 mg | 3% |
| Selenium C | 0.8 µg | 1% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Carbohydrates 100%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0 gin the lowest quarter of jams, syrups, toppings (median 0.37 g)
- Fiber0.9 gabove the median for jams, syrups, toppings (median 0.7 g)
- Sugars42 gbelow the median for jams, syrups, toppings (median 45.7 g)
- Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of jams, syrups, toppings (median 0.2 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of jams, syrups, toppings (median 0.01 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of jams, syrups, toppings (median 56 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water46.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 12 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 12 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 46.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 7 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Jam or jelly
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jam or jelly, NFS | 261 | 0.18 g | 67.1 g | 0.03 g |
| Jam or jelly, sugar free | 121 | 0.55 g | 29.6 g | 0 g |
| Jam or jelly, reduced sugar | 151 | 0 g | 37.6 g | 0.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jams, preserves, marmalades, sweetened with fruit juice | 212 | 0 g | 52.9 g | 0 g |
| Jellies, reduced sugar, home preserved | 179 | 0.3 g | 46.1 g | 0.03 g |
| Simple syrup | 184 | 0 g | 45.6 g | 0.15 g |
| Jams and preserves, apricot | 242 | 0.7 g | 64.4 g | 0.2 g |
| Jams and preserves, no sugar (with sodium saccharin), any flavor | 132 | 0.3 g | 53.4 g | 0.3 g |
| Blueberry pie filling | 181 | 0.41 g | 44.4 g | 0.2 g |
| Cake, jelly roll | 285 | 3.1 g | 64.5 g | 1.5 g |
| Fruit butters, apple | 173 | 0.39 g | 42.5 g | 0.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in jam or jelly?
100 g of jam or jelly has 212 kcal. 1 tablespoon (20 g): about 42 kcal. Guideline amount per slice of bread/roll (10 g): about 21 kcal. 1 individual packet (14 g): about 30 kcal.
How much protein is in jam or jelly?
Jam or jelly contains 0 g of protein per 100 g (0% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0 g in 1 tablespoon (20 g). About 0% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other jams, syrups, toppings, that is in the lowest quarter (median 0.37 g).
How many carbs are in jam or jelly?
Jam or jelly has 52.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.9 g of fiber and 42 g of sugars.
How much fat is in jam or jelly?
Jam or jelly contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does jam or jelly contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in jam or jelly?
100 g contains 0 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2710306. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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