Jalapeño jam
Medium GI
GL 6.3 per typical tablespoon (15 g) · GL 42 per 100 g
- Low sodium content
- Extremely high added sugar content
Jalapeño jam has a glycemic index of 65, the same as plain Jam (65). One typical tablespoon (15 g) adds a glycemic load of 6.3.
Updated Jul 3, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Forms of Jam
- GI 65 · GL 42 per 100 g
Jam - Homemade lemon jam with stevia/erythritolGI 5 · GL 1 per 100 g lemonsugar free
- Sugar free strawberry jamGI 25 · GL 2 per 100 g strawberrysugar free
- Berry chia seed spreadGI 30 · GL 5 per 100 g chia berry
- Low-calorie jamGI 35 · GL 6 per 100 g low calorie
- GI 55 · GL 22 per 100 g sugar freeraspberry
Sugar-Free Raspberry Jam - Mixed berry jamGI 65 · GL 39 per 100 g mixed berry
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 260 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 65 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 62 g |
| Natural | 2 g |
| Added | 60 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Soluble | 0.2 g |
| Insoluble | 0.4 g |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Unsaturated | 0 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low sodium content
- Contains natural capsaicin from peppers
- Extremely high added sugar content
- Very high glycemic load impacting insulin
- Negligible fiber and protein density
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Jalapeño jam?
Jalapeño jam has a glycemic index of 65 (Moderate). One typical tablespoon (15 g) has a glycemic load of 6.3; per 100 g the glycemic load is 42.
Is Jalapeño jam good for people with insulin resistance?
Jalapeño jam has a medium glycemic index (65). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Pickled jalapeños.
Which form of Jam has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Jam in this database, Homemade lemon jam with stevia/erythritol has the lowest glycemic load (1 per 100 g).
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