Fruit Jam or Jelly

Fruit jam or jelly is a sweet, spreadable preserve made by cooking fruit or fruit juice with sugar and often pectin, a natural thickener. Originating in ancient civilizations as a way to preserve seasonal harvests, it's now a global pantry staple enjoyed on bread, pastries, and in desserts.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

It is primarily a source of carbohydrates from natural fruit sugars and added sugar, with negligible fat or protein. A typical 1-tablespoon serving provides a quick energy boost and small amounts of vitamins like vitamin C, along with about 50 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	50 kcal
Protein	0 g
Carbs	13 g
Fat	0 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	10 mg
Potassium	20 mg
Iron	0.1 mg
Magnesium	2 mg
Vitamin C	1 mg
Niacin (B3)	0.1 mg
Vitamin B6	0.01 mg
Copper	0.02 mg
Manganese	0.05 mg

Per 1 tablespoon (20 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, jam-making traditions vary worldwide, from European marmalades to Middle Eastern fruit cheeses. Nutritionally, it's unique as a concentrated fruit product that retains some antioxidants and fiber, especially in less-processed varieties.