How many calories in
jam?
Jam is 250 calories per 100g — almost entirely simple sugars. A tablespoon is around 53 calories — easy to under-track when drizzling.
Common serving sizes.
Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical jam serving translates in your tracker:
What 250 calories means.
Carb-forward — most of its 250 kcal come from carbohydrate, so it's best placed around training when your body uses carbs most readily.
Jam vs. similar foods.
How jam stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:
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How many calories in jam?
Jam has approximately 250 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 213 calories.
How much protein is in jam?
0.4g of protein per 100g. That puts jam at roughly 0.2g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other sweeteners sources.
How do I log jam accurately?
The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in a few seconds. Adjust the value if it looks off.
Is jam good for weight loss?
It depends on your overall calorie target. Jam sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.