Jam
Medium GI
GL 6.3 per typical tablespoon (15 g) · GL 42 per 100 g
- Low fat content
- Very high glycemic load
Jam has a glycemic index of 65 (Moderate). One typical tablespoon (15 g) adds a glycemic load of 6.3.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #169641 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Forms of 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
- GI 65 · GL 40 per 100 g strawberry
Strawberry Jam
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 20 g | 8.4 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 65 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 60 g |
| Natural | 20 g |
| Added | 40 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Soluble | 0.45 g |
| Insoluble | 1.05 g |
| Protein | 0.4 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Unsaturated | 0 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low fat content
- Minimal processing level
- Very high glycemic load
- High added sugar content
- Low protein and fiber density
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Jam?
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 Jam good for people with insulin resistance?
Jam has a medium glycemic index (65). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Strawberry chia seed spread (no added sugar).
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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