Sweets and Desserts

Jams and preserves: calories and nutrition

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.

Jams and preserves in Sweets and Desserts category

Quick nutrition facts (Per 100 g / Per serving)

  • 278 kcal Calories (100 g) · 55.6 kcal / serving
  • 0.4 g Protein (100 g) · 0.1 g / serving
  • 0.1 g Total Fat (100 g) · 0 g / serving
  • 68.9 g Total Carbohydrate (100 g) · 13.8 g / serving
Macronutrient calorie share for Jams and preserves Per 100 grams (278 kcal): Protein 0.4 g (1% of macro calories), Carbohydrates 68.9 g (99%), Total fat 0.1 g (0%). 278 kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 0.4 g 1%
  • Carbohydrates 68.9 g 99%
  • Total fat 0.1 g 0%
Macronutrient calorie breakdown per 100 g for Jams and preserves
Macronutrient Amount per 100 g Share of macro calories
Protein 0.4 g 1%
Carbohydrates 68.9 g 99%
Total fat 0.1 g 0%

Top Nutrients (% Daily Value per 100 g)

Share of FDA 2,000 kcal reference daily intake provided by 100 grams.

Top Nutrients (% Daily Value per 100 g)
Item Amount Relative value
Total sugars 48.5 g 97% DV
Carbohydrates 68.9 g 25% DV
Vitamin C 8.8 mg 10% DV
Dietary fiber 1.1 g 4% DV
Folate 11 µg 3% DV
Iron 0.5 mg 3% DV
Potassium 77 mg 2% DV

Nutrient library

Full nutrient profile

Nutrient Per 100 g 1 tbsp (20 g) % Daily Value (100 g)
Energy 278 kcal 55.6 kcal 14%
Total fat 0.1 g 0 g 0%
Saturated fat 0 g 0 g 0%
Carbohydrates 68.9 g 13.8 g 25%
Total sugars 48.5 g 9.7 g 97%
Dietary fiber 1.1 g 0.2 g 4%
Protein 0.4 g 0.1 g 1%
Sodium 32 mg 6.4 mg 1%
Calcium 20 mg 4 mg 2%
Folate 11 µg 2.2 µg 3%
Iron 0.5 mg 0.1 mg 3%
Magnesium 4 mg 0.8 mg 1%
Potassium 77 mg 15.4 mg 2%
Vitamin A 0 µg 0 µg 0%
Vitamin B12 0 µg 0 µg 0%
Vitamin C 8.8 mg 1.8 mg 10%
Vitamin D 0 µg 0 µg 0%
Zinc 0.1 mg 0 mg 1%

Serving size

What this means for your health

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.

Research behind it

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Source

USDA FoodData Central (Public Domain) (ID: 169641) · Retrieved 2026-10-26

Educational information only, not medical or dietary advice. Consult a qualified health professional for personal nutrition guidance.