Raspberry Jam

Raspberry jam is a sweet, fruit-based spread made by cooking raspberries with sugar and often pectin until it reaches a thick, spreadable consistency. Originating in Europe, it's now enjoyed worldwide as a popular topping for bread, pastries, and desserts.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Raspberry jam is high in carbohydrates, primarily from sugars, and provides a quick source of energy. A typical serving (1 tablespoon) contains around 50-60 calories and offers small amounts of vitamin C and antioxidants from the raspberries.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	50 kcal
Protein	0.1 g
Carbs	13 g
Fat	0 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	11 g
Sodium	5 mg
Vitamin C	2 mg
Manganese	0.1 mg
Potassium	30 mg
Iron	0.2 mg
Vitamin K	2 mcg
Magnesium	3 mg
Copper	0.02 mg
Vitamin E	0.3 mg

Per 2 tablespoons (34 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Raspberry jam is culturally significant in many European cuisines, often used in traditional pastries and holiday treats. Nutritionally, while high in sugar, it retains some of the raspberries' natural antioxidants, like ellagic acid, which may have health benefits.