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Jam vs Jelly Calories
Jam has 5% more calories than jelly: 278 vs 266 calories per 100 g.
For protein, jam has more. For fat, jam has more. For carbohydrates, about the same carbohydrates. For fiber, jam has more.
By typical serving, 1 tbsp of jam (20 g) has 56 calories and 1 tbsp of jelly (20 g) has 53 calories.
Jam and Jelly calorie calculator
Nutrition per 100 grams
| Nutrient | Jam | Jelly |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 278 | 266 |
| Protein | 0.4 g | 0.2 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 69 g | 70 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 1 g |
| Sugars | 49 g | 51 g |
| Sodium | 32 mg | 30 mg |
| Potassium | 77 mg | 54 mg |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 7 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8.8 mg | 0.9 mg |
Jam vs Jelly: common questions
Which has more calories, jam or jelly?
Jam has more calories per 100 g (278 vs 266).
Which has more protein, jam or jelly?
Jam has more protein per 100 g (0.4 g vs 0.2 g).
Is jam or jelly better for weight loss?
Jelly has fewer calories per 100 g, so you can eat more of it for the same calories. Total calories across the day matter more than any single food, and protein and fiber help with fullness.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central. Jam: FDC ID 2710301. Jelly: FDC ID 2710300.