# Jams and preserves: calories and nutrition
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Jams and preserves provide 278 kcal, 68.86 g carbohydrates, 48.5 g total sugars, 1.1 g fiber, and 0.37 g protein per 100 g.

## Nutrient profile (per 100 g)

| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % Daily Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calories | 278 kcal | 14% |
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.9 g | 25% |
| Sugars | 48.5 g | 97% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Sodium | 32 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2% |
| Folate | 11 µg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 4 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 77 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 8.8 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | 1% |

## Standard servings

- 1 tbsp: 20 g
- 1 packet (0.5 oz): 14 g

## What is in it
Jams and preserves are a sweet food. Per 100 g, it provides 278 kcal of energy. It has 68.86 g of carbohydrates and 48.5 g of total sugars. Protein is 0.37 g. Total fat is 0.07 g, with 0.01 g saturated fat. Dietary fiber is 1.1 g. Sodium is 32 mg. Calcium is 20 mg. Iron is 0.49 mg. Potassium is 77 mg. Vitamin C is 8.8 mg. Folate is 11 ug. Vitamins A, D, and B12 are 0 ug.

## What it means for your health
This food is high in carbohydrates and total sugars. It is low in protein and fat. Eating foods high in total sugars may add many calories to the day. The small amounts of vitamin C and folate may support general nutrition. It does not provide meaningful amounts of vitamins A, D, or B12.

## Good to know
One tablespoon is 20 g. One packet of 0.5 oz is 14 g. Because it is sweet, it may be used in small amounts as a spread or topping. Checking portion size may help manage sugar intake. This is general education, not medical advice.