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How Many Calories in Jams and Preserves?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 79 kcal | 0.1g |
| 100g | 278 kcal | 0.4g |
| 1 tbsp | 56 kcal | 0.1g |
A jams and preserves contains 278 calories per 100g. A typical 1 tbsp (20g) provides about 56 calories. Jams and Preserves is high in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Jams and Preserves Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (20g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 278 kcal | 56 kcal |
| Protein | 0.4g | 0.1g |
| Carbohydrates | 68.9g | 13.8g |
| of which Sugars | 48.5g | 9.7g |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0.0g |
| of which Saturates | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fibre | 1.1g | 0.2g |
| Sodium | 32.0mg | 6mg |
| Potassium | 77.0mg | 15mg |
| Calcium | 20.0mg | 4mg |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.1mg |
| Vitamin C | 8.8mg | 1.8mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0µg | 0µg |
| Selenium | 2.0µg | 0µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1mg | 0.0mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- High in carbohydrates (25% DV) — an excellent source
- Low in saturated fat (0% DV)
- Low in sodium (1% DV)
- A good source of vitamin C (10% DV)
- Calories: 14% DV
- Protein: 1% DV
- Carbohydrates: 25% DV
- Fibre: 4% DV
- Fat: 0% DV
- Saturated fat: 0% DV
- Sodium: 1% DV
- Potassium: 2% DV
- Calcium: 2% DV
- Iron: 3% DV
- Vitamin C: 10% DV
- Vitamin A: 0% DV
- Selenium: 4% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 8% DV
Useful for tracking jams and preserves
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Good to know
Check the actual serving size on packaging before comparing to the per-100g figures here — snack portions are often smaller (or larger) than 100g.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in jams and preserves per 100g?
Jams and Preserves contains 278 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is jams and preserves high in calories?
A 1 tbsp of jams and preserves (20g) has around 56 calories — roughly 3% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is jams and preserves good for weight loss?
Jams and Preserves is fairly calorie-dense at 278 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 tbsp provides about 56 calories.
How much protein is in jams and preserves?
Jams and Preserves contains 0.4g of protein per 100g.
Is jams and preserves a good source of fibre?
Jams and Preserves is relatively low in fibre at 1.1g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.
How does jams and preserves compare to bagels, egg?
Jams and Preserves has 278 calories per 100g, close to bagels, egg at 278 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
How many servings of jams and preserves for 20g of protein?
With 0.4g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 5000g of jams and preserves to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other snacks closest to jams and preserves by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jams and Preserves (this page) | 278 kcal | 0.4g | 68.9g | 0.1g |
| Bagels, Egg | 278 kcal | 10.6g | 53.0g | 2.1g |
| Bread, Whole-wheat, Prepared From Recipe | 278 kcal | 8.4g | 51.4g | 5.4g |
| Pie, Vanilla Cream, Prepared From Recipe | 278 kcal | 4.8g | 32.6g | 14.4g |
| Syrups, Table Blends, Cane and 15% Maple | 278 kcal | 0.0g | 69.5g | 0.1g |
| Kellogg'S, Eggo, Waffles, Buttermilk | 278 kcal | 6.6g | 39.0g | 10.9g |
| Kellogg'S, Eggo, Waffles, Homestyle | 278 kcal | 6.6g | 39.8g | 10.6g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.