Jams and preserves
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 8.8 MG | 10% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 6% | |
| Niacin | 0.0 MG | 0% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.0 MG | 0% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Folate, total | 11 UG | 3% | |
| Choline, total | 10.2 MG | 2% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.1 MG | 1% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 20 MG | 2% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.5 MG | 3% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 4 MG | 1% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 19 MG | 2% | |
| Potassium, K | 77 MG | 2% | |
| Sodium, Na | 32 MG | 1% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.1 MG | 1% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 11% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Selenium, Se | 2 UG | 4% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in fat (0.1g per 100g).
About Jams and preserves
Jams and preserves sit squarely in sugar territory, built almost entirely from fruit and sweetener cooked down into a spreadable concentrate. The fiber contribution from fruit pectin is minimal, and there is no meaningful protein or fat. Use sparingly on toast or as a pastry filling - the flavor payoff is real, but this is essentially sweetened, shelf-stable fruit with little else to offer nutritionally.
Dietary Information
Jams and preserves is considered low-fat, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Calorie Breakdown
At 278 calories per 100 grams, Jams and preserves gets 1% of its calories from protein, 99% from carbohydrates, and 0% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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