Jam
Moderate calorie densityCalories per 100 g
310
Density
3.10kcal/g
Protein / 100g
4.8g
Carbs / 100g
76.2g
Fat / 100g
0.0g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Jam has 3.10 calories per gram (310 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tbsp | 21 g | 65 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 310 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein4.8 g / 100 g6% of calories
- Carbs76.2 g / 100 g94% of calories
- Fat0.0 g / 100 g0% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Jam is 21× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (3.10 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Jam is 6.7× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (3.10 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Jam is 1.2× as dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (3.10 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about jam
- How many calories are in 100 grams of jam?
- Jam contains 310 calories per 100 g, along with 4.8 g of protein, 76.2 g of carbohydrates, and 0.0 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of jam?
- Jam has a calorie density of 3.10 kcal per gram, which places it in the moderate tier (1.5 – 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one tbsp of jam?
- One tbsp of Jam weighs about 21 g and provides roughly 65 calories.
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