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Jam calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of jam contains 278 calories, with 0.4 g of protein, 68.9 g of carbohydrate and 0.1 g of fat. It provides 1.1 g of fiber and 48.5 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 1% Carbs 99% Fat 0%
How jam compares
Per 100 g, against the closest sweets in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jam | 278 kcal | 0.4 g | 68.9 g | 0.1 g |
| Canadian maple syrup | 270 kcal | 0 g | 67.4 g | 0 g |
| Nestle chocolate syrup | 269 kcal | 0 g | 67.2 g | 0 g |
| Jelly | 266 kcal | 0.2 g | 70 g | 0 g |
| Pancake syrup with maple | 265 kcal | 0 g | 69.6 g | 0.1 g |
Nutrition facts for jam
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 278 kcal |
| Protein | 0.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 68.9 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g |
| Sugar | 48.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in jam
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 8.8 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.08 mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 2 µg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.49 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 19 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 77 mg | 2% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common jam servings
How many calories in a portion of jam — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 packet (14 g) | 38.9 kcal | 0.1 g | 9.6 g | 0 g |
| 1 tbsp (20 g) | 55.6 kcal | 0.1 g | 13.8 g | 0 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 278 kcal | 0 g | 69 g | 0 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in jam?
Jam has 278 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in jam?
Jam contains 0.4 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in jam?
Jam contains 48.5 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Are these jam calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #169641 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
