Calories in jam
A usual serving, 1 tablespoon (20 g), has about 55 kcal; 100 g ≈ 278 kcal.
Nutrition facts
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 278 | 0.4 g | 0.1 g | 68 g | 1.1 g |
| 1 tablespoon 20 g | 56 | 0.1 g | 0 g | 14 g | 0.2 g |
Source: fdc.nal.usda.gov · Confidence: medium · Updated:
Calories per serving
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon 20 g | 56 | 0.1 g | 0 g | 14 g |
| 1 teaspoon 7 g | 19 | 0 g | 0 g | 4.7 g |
How it fits into a day
A tablespoon of jam of about 20 g has about 55 kcal, almost all from sugar. Jam with less added sugar has fewer calories too, so the label is worth a look. Almost all of the calories come from carbs.
A usual serving (1 tablespoon) is about 3% of a 2,000 kcal day. How much do you need a day? Work it out in the calorie calculator.
Lighter options
- A slice of bread with a tablespoon of jam is about 160 kcal.
- Butter under the jam pushes the number up fast: 10 g of butter is another 70 kcal.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a tablespoon of jam?
About 55 kcal in 20 g, with 0.1 g protein and 14 g carbs.
How many calories are in 100 g of jam?
About 278 kcal per 100 g: 0.4 g protein, 0.1 g fat and 68 g carbs, plus 1.1 g fibre.
Which has fewer calories, jam or honey?
Jam: about 278 kcal per 100 g, honey about 304 kcal. A tablespoon of jam is about 55 kcal, a tablespoon of honey about 60 kcal.
See also
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Honey
304 kcal
per 100 g
1 tablespoon: 60 kcal
-
Turkish delight
328 kcal
per 100 g
2 cubes: 65 kcal
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Sugar
387 kcal
per 100 g
1 teaspoon: 20 kcal
Full table: Cakes, sweets, honey and jam