Calories in Jams and preserves
Generic food Dulces y postres
Jams and preserves contains 278 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cucharada (20 g) provides about 56 kcal.
Roughly 99% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 0,5% from protein and 0,2% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in dulces y postres on FoodFactly, where the median is 365 kcal per 100 g across 358 foods.
100 g provides 11% of the Daily Value for copper.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 278 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0,07 g | 0,1% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0,01 g | 0,1% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 32 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 68,9 g | 25% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 1,1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars M | 48,5 g | |
| Protein M | 0,37 g | 0,7% |
| Vitamina A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamina C ? | 8,8 mg | 10% |
| Vitamina D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamina E C | 0,12 mg | 0,8% |
| Vitamina K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0,016 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0,076 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0,036 mg | 0,2% |
| Ácido pantoténico (B5) ? | 0,02 mg | 0,4% |
| Vitamina B6 ? | 0,02 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) C | 11 µg | 3% |
| Vitamina B12 ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline ? | 10,2 mg | 2% |
| Calcio ? | 20 mg | 2% |
| Iron ? | 0,49 mg | 3% |
| Magnesio ? | 4 mg | 1% |
| Fósforo C | 19 mg | 2% |
| Potasio ? | 77 mg | 2% |
| Zinc ? | 0,06 mg | 0,5% |
| Copper ? | 0,1 mg | 11% |
| Manganese ? | 0,04 mg | 2% |
| Selenio M | 2 µg | 4% |
| Fluoride M | 19 µg |
% 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
- Protein 0,5%
- Carbohydrates 99%
- Fat 0,2%
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
- Protein0,37 gin the lowest quarter of dulces y postres (median 3 g)
- Fiber1,1 gabove the median for dulces y postres (median 0,8 g)
- Sugars48,5 gabove the median for dulces y postres (median 46,5 g)
- Fat0,07 gin the lowest quarter of dulces y postres (median 4,3 g)
- Saturated fat0,01 gin the lowest quarter of dulces y postres (median 2,1 g)
- Sodium32 mgin the lowest quarter of dulces y postres (median 79 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0,13 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water30,5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Grasa monoinsaturada I | 0,038 g |
|---|---|
| Grasa poliinsaturada ? | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0,008 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0,023 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0,017 g |
| Leucine ? | 0,037 g |
| Lysine ? | 0,03 g |
| Metionina ? | 0,001 g |
| Cistino ? | 0,006 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0,021 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0,025 g |
| Valine ? | 0,021 g |
| Arginine ? | 0,032 g |
| Histidina ? | 0,014 g |
| Alanine ? | 0,037 g |
| Ácido aspartico ? | 0,17 g |
| Ácido glutamico ? | 0,11 g |
| Glycine ? | 0,029 g |
| Proline ? | 0,023 g |
| Serine ? | 0,028 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Ácido linoléico (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 I | 0,004 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 0,007 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0,018 g |
| MUFA 22:1 I | 0,014 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Betacaroteno C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxantina C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Caroteno, alfa C | 0 µg |
| Vitamina D (D2 + D3), Unidades Internacionales Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Sterols (1)
| Fitosterols C | 12 mg |
|---|
Other components (11)
| Agua M | 30,5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0,23 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1.163 kJ |
| Vitamina A, UI C | 0 IU |
| Ácido fólico C | 0 µg |
| Folato, comida C | 11 µg |
| Vitamina E, añadido Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamina B-12, añadido Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Jams and preserves
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jams and preserves, sin azúcar (con sódico saccarina), cualquier sabor | 132 | 0,3 g | 53,4 g | 0,3 g |
| Jams and preserves, apricot | 242 | 0,7 g | 64,4 g | 0,2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jam | 278 | 0,37 g | 68,9 g | 0,07 g |
| Jam o jalea, NFS | 261 | 0,18 g | 67,1 g | 0,03 g |
| Jelly | 266 | 0,15 g | 70 g | 0,02 g |
| Jellies | 266 | 0,15 g | 70 g | 0,02 g |
| Syrups, granada | 268 | 0 g | 66,9 g | 0 g |
| Toppings, crema de malvavisco | 322 | 0,8 g | 79 g | 0,3 g |
| Topping, marshmallow | 322 | 0,8 g | 79 g | 0,3 g |
| Syrups, mezclas de mesa, panquequeque, con 2% arce | 265 | 0 g | 69,6 g | 0,1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in jams and preserves?
100 g of jams and preserves has 278 kcal. 1 cucharada (20 g): about 56 kcal. 1 paquete, 0,5 oz (14 g): about 39 kcal.
How much protein is in jams and preserves?
Jams and preserves contains 0,37 g of protein per 100 g (0,7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0,074 g in 1 cucharada (20 g). About 0,5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dulces y postres, that is in the lowest quarter (median 3 g).
How many carbs are in jams and preserves?
Jams and preserves has 68,9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1,1 g of fiber and 48,5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in jams and preserves?
Jams and preserves contains 0,07 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0,01 g is saturated (0,1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does jams and preserves contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in jams and preserves?
100 g contains 32 mg of sodium, 1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated 1 de abril de 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 de noviembre de 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 169641. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 1 de abril de 2019. Imported 6 de noviembre de 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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