Branded jams are single-flavor strawberry or blackberry products, so their calories run below the multi-flavor average above, and sugar-free versions vary widely by brand.
Source: manufacturer labels / USDA FoodData Central.
How many calories are in a tablespoon of jam?
A tablespoon of jam (20 g) is about 56 calories, and an individual packet (14 g) is about 39 calories.
Is jam good for weight loss?
A tablespoon of jam is 56 calories with 9.7 g of sugar and 0.1 g of protein, while 100 g of jam has 278 calories.
Regular jam vs sugar-free jam: what is the calorie difference?
Regular jam is 278 calories per 100 g against 121 for sugar-free, a difference of 157 calories per 100 g, or 56 calories against 24 for a 20 g tablespoon.
How much sugar is in jam?
A tablespoon of jam (20 g) has about 9.7 g of sugar, from 48.5 g per 100 g. Sugar-free jam has just 3.39 g of sugar per 100 g.





