Jams and Preserves

Q: How many calories in packet (0.5 oz) of jams and preserves?

About 39 calories, with roughly 0.1g of protein. packet (0.5 oz) weighs about 14g. Use the slider above for any other portion.

Engineered to be eaten in one sitting. Weigh, do not guess.

278

cal per 100 g

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= 0.5 oz

Calories

Protein

0.1g

Carbs

9.6g

Fat

Protein 1% Carbs 99% Fat 0%

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Jams and Preserves: 278 cal per 100g, mixed macros.

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What per 100 g costs.

Minutes for a 155 lb (70 kg) adult to burn 278 cal. Adjust down for lighter, up for heavier.

Walking

min · 3.5 mph

Cycling

min · easy pace

Jogging

min · 5 mph

Swimming

min · freestyle

Estimates from the Compendium of Physical Activities. Real burn depends on weight, intensity, and fitness.

Full nutrient panel · per 100 g

What else is in there.

From USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy). %DV against the FDA 2,000-calorie reference.

Fiber1.1 g4%

Sugar48.5 g—

Saturated fat0.01 g0%

Cholesterol0 mg0%

Sodium32 mg1%

Potassium77 mg2%

Calcium20 mg2%

Iron0.49 mg3%

Magnesium4 mg1%

Zinc0.06 mg1%

Vitamin C8.8 mg10%

Vitamin E0.12 mg1%

Vitamin A0 mcg0%

Vitamin D0 mcg0%

Vitamin B60.02 mg1%

Vitamin B120 mcg0%

Folate11 mcg3%

Niacin0.036 mg0%

Caffeine0 mg—

How it stacks

Compared to its neighbors.

per 100 g, as-served. Same portion, honest comparison.

Molasses

12 more calories per 100g.

Cal290 Protein0 g Fat0.1 g

Jellies

12 fewer calories per 100g.

Cal266 Protein0.1 g Fat0 g

Honey

26 more calories per 100g.

Cal304 Protein0.3 g Fat0 g

Common questions

The stuff people actually ask.

How many calories in packet (0.5 oz) of jams and preserves?

About 39 calories, with roughly 0.1g of protein. packet (0.5 oz) weighs about 14g. Use the slider above for any other portion.

Is jams and preserves actually healthy, or is that marketing?

By the numbers on this page: balanced enough that "healthy" is the wrong axis. It is food.

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