Jam
Moderate calorie densityCalories per 100 g
278
Density
2.78kcal/g
Protein / 100g
0.4g
Carbs / 100g
68.9g
Fat / 100g
0.1g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Jam has 2.78 calories per gram (278 per 100 g). Balanced foods. Reasonable in normal portions, but the calories add up faster than you might expect. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Portion | 10 g | 28 |
| Individual Packet | 14 g | 39 |
| Tablespoon | 20 g | 56 |
| Portion | 20 g | 56 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 278 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein0.4 g / 100 g1% of calories
- Carbs68.9 g / 100 g99% of calories
- Fat0.1 g / 100 g0% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Jam is 19× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (2.78 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Jam is 6.0× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (2.78 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Jam is 1.1× as dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (2.78 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about jam
- How many calories are in 100 grams of jam?
- Jam contains 278 calories per 100 g, along with 0.4 g of protein, 68.9 g of carbohydrates, and 0.1 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of jam?
- Jam has a calorie density of 2.78 kcal per gram, which places it in the moderate tier (1.5 – 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one portion of jam?
- One portion of Jam weighs about 10 g and provides roughly 28 calories.
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