Jam or Jelly

Jam or jelly is a sweet spread made from fruit juice or crushed fruit cooked with sugar and often a gelling agent like pectin. Originating in various forms across Europe and the Middle East, it's now a global pantry staple enjoyed on bread, pastries, and in desserts.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a high-carbohydrate, energy-dense food primarily from sugars, with minimal fat or protein. A typical 1-tablespoon serving provides around 50 calories and small amounts of vitamins like vitamin C, depending on the fruit used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	50 kcal
Protein	0 g
Carbs	13 g
Fat	0 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	5 mg
Potassium	20 mg
Vitamin C	1 mg

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

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents a historic method of preserving seasonal fruit harvests for year-round use. Nutritionally, it's unique as a concentrated source of quick energy, though modern versions often contain added sugars beyond the fruit's natural content.