Calories in Jelly
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Jelly contains 266 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (20 g) provides about 53 kcal.
Roughly 100% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 0.2% from protein and 0.1% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for jams, syrups, toppings on FoodFactly (265 kcal per 100 g).
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 | 266 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.005 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 30 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 70 g | 25% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 51.2 g | |
| Protein C | 0.15 g | 0.3% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.9 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.3 µg | 0.3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.001 mg | 0.1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.026 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.036 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.02 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) C | 2 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 10.3 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 7 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron C | 0.19 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium C | 6 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus C | 6 mg | 0.5% |
| Potassium C | 54 mg | 1% |
| Zinc C | 0.03 mg | 0.3% |
| Copper C | 0.011 mg | 1% |
| Selenium C | 0.4 µg | 0.7% |
% 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 0.2%
- Carbohydrates 100%
- Fat 0.1%
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
- Protein0.15 gbelow the median for jams, syrups, toppings (median 0.37 g)
- Fiber1 gabove the median for jams, syrups, toppings (median 0.7 g)
- Sugars51.2 gabove the median for jams, syrups, toppings (median 45.7 g)
- Fat0.02 gin the lowest quarter of jams, syrups, toppings (median 0.2 g)
- Saturated fat0.005 gbelow the median for jams, syrups, toppings (median 0.01 g)
- Sodium30 mgbelow the median for jams, syrups, toppings (median 56 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.056 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water29.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.004 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 | 0.003 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 | 0.004 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.001 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 | 3 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 22 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 29.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 2 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jellies | 266 | 0.15 g | 70 g | 0.02 g |
| Jam or jelly, NFS | 261 | 0.18 g | 67.1 g | 0.03 g |
| Jams and preserves | 278 | 0.37 g | 68.9 g | 0.07 g |
| Jam | 278 | 0.37 g | 68.9 g | 0.07 g |
| Syrups, grenadine | 268 | 0 g | 66.9 g | 0 g |
| Toppings, marshmallow cream | 322 | 0.8 g | 79 g | 0.3 g |
| Topping, marshmallow | 322 | 0.8 g | 79 g | 0.3 g |
| Candies, TWIZZLERS NIBS CHERRY BITS | 347 | 2.3 g | 79.4 g | 2.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in jelly?
100 g of jelly has 266 kcal. 1 tablespoon (20 g): about 53 kcal. Guideline amount per slice of bread/roll (10 g): about 27 kcal. 1 individual packet (14 g): about 37 kcal.
How much protein is in jelly?
Jelly contains 0.15 g of protein per 100 g (0.3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.03 g in 1 tablespoon (20 g). About 0.2% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other jams, syrups, toppings, that is below the median (median 0.37 g).
How many carbs are in jelly?
Jelly has 70 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1 g of fiber and 51.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in jelly?
Jelly contains 0.02 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.005 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in jelly?
100 g contains 30 mg of sodium, 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 2710300. 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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