Jam: calories and nutrition facts
Calories in jam per 100 g and per typical portion, from the MacroLab food catalog.
286kcal per 100 g
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To burn these 286 calories:
- 67minWalking (5 km/h)
- 28minRunning (8 km/h)
- 34minCycling (16–19 km/h)
- 39minSwimming
Times use the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Calories per portion
Common portions from the MacroLab catalog, next to the 100 g reference.
| Portion | kcal |
|---|---|
| 100 g | 286 |
| 1 teaspoon (7 g) | 20 |
Can jam make you gain weight?
At 286 kcal per 100 g, this is a food with medium energy density: about 35 g gives 100 kcal.
One teaspoon (7 g) has only 20 kcal, which is easy to fit into most days.
No single food makes you gain weight. What matters is your total calories over days and weeks compared with what you burn.
Jam vs other foods in “Sweets and snacks”
It has 28% fewer calories than the average food in “Sweets and snacks” (398 kcal per 100 g).
| Per 100 g | This food | Group average |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 286 kcal | 398 kcal |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many calories are in 100 g of jam?
- 100 g has 286 kcal. That means about 35 g for every 100 kcal.
- How many calories are in one teaspoon of jam?
- One teaspoon (7 g) has 20 kcal.
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Data from the MacroLab food catalog, updated September 26, 2026. Values vary by variety and brand; check the label of the product you buy.