Lemon jam
Medium GI
GL 42 per 100 g
- Low saturated fat content
- Very high sugar content
Lemon jam has a glycemic index of 65, the same as plain Jam (65).
Updated Jul 4, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 3 per 100 g Eliminates the massive insulin spike caused by added sugars while maintaining the citrus flavor.
Peach jam sweetened with erythritol or stevia - GL 5 per 100 g The addition of chia seeds provides healthy fats and fiber, which slows down the absorption of sugar and reduces the overall glycemic load.
Homemade berry chia jam (no added sugar)
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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Lemon jam is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 65 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 62 g |
| Natural | 7 g |
| Added | 55 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g |
| Soluble | 0.4 g |
| Insoluble | 0.8 g |
| Protein | 0.3 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low saturated fat content
- Contains trace minerals from lemon peel
- Very high sugar content
- High glycemic load
- Negligible protein and fiber content
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Lemon jam?
Lemon jam has a glycemic index of 65 (Moderate) and a glycemic load of 42 per 100 g.
Is Lemon jam good for people with insulin resistance?
Lemon jam has a medium glycemic index (65). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Peach jam sweetened with erythritol or stevia.
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).
Check Lemon jam in the Logi app, with your portion.
