Calories in Jam or jelly, sugar free
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
Jam or jelly, sugar free contains 121 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (20 g) provides about 24 kcal.
Roughly 98% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 2% 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.
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 | 121 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat C | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 3 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 29.6 g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Total sugars C | 3.4 g | |
| Protein C | 0.55 g | 1% |
| Vitamin A C | 35 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.33 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.2 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.011 mg | 0.9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.015 mg | 1% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.22 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.02 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) C | 3 µg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 1 mg | 0.2% |
| Calcium C | 31 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 0.15 mg | 0.8% |
| Magnesium C | 4 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus C | 9 mg | 0.7% |
| Potassium C | 96 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 0.07 mg | 0.6% |
| Copper C | 0.032 mg | 4% |
| Selenium C | 0 µg | 0% |
% 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 2%
- Carbohydrates 98%
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
- Protein0.55 gabove the median for jams, syrups, toppings (median 0.37 g)
- Fiber2.2 gin the top quarter of jams, syrups, toppings (median 0.7 g)
- Sugars3.4 gin the lowest quarter of 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)
- Sodium3 mgin the lowest quarter of jams, syrups, toppings (median 56 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.45 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water69.5 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 | 402 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 33 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 7 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 38 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 69.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 3 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, reduced sugar | 151 | 0 g | 37.6 g | 0.1 g |
| Jam or jelly, fruit juice sweetened | 212 | 0 g | 52.9 g | 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jellies, no sugar (with sodium saccharin), any flavors | 121 | 0.55 g | 29.6 g | 0 g |
| Fudgesicle, light | 124 | 3.7 g | 23.1 g | 1.9 g |
| Ice creams, vanilla, fat free | 138 | 4.5 g | 30.1 g | 0 g |
| Dumpling, no meat | 125 | 3.5 g | 20.5 g | 3.4 g |
| Desserts, rennin, tablets, unsweetened | 84 | 1 g | 19.8 g | 0.1 g |
| Ice creams, BREYERS, No Sugar Added, Vanilla Fudge Twirl | 153 | 3.5 g | 25.6 g | 5.7 g |
| Dosa, with filling | 184 | 5.5 g | 30.8 g | 4.3 g |
| Ice creams, BREYERS, No Sugar Added, Chocolate Caramel | 151 | 3.5 g | 25.2 g | 5.8 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 121 kcal. 1 tablespoon (20 g): about 24 kcal. Guideline amount per slice of bread/roll (10 g): about 12 kcal. 1 individual packet (14 g): about 17 kcal.
How much protein is in jam or jelly?
Jam or jelly contains 0.55 g of protein per 100 g (1% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.11 g in 1 tablespoon (20 g). About 2% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other jams, syrups, toppings, that is above the median (median 0.37 g).
How many carbs are in jam or jelly?
Jam or jelly has 29.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.2 g of fiber and 3.4 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).
How much sodium is in jam or jelly?
100 g contains 3 mg of sodium, 0.1% 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 2710304. 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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