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How many carbs are in jams, preserves?

1 tablespoon of jams, preserves contains about 6.4g of carbohydrate, 6.1g net carbs after subtracting 0.3g of fiber, 0g of protein, and 26 calories.

1 tablespoon contains 6.4g carbs 6.1g net carbs · 0.3g fiber · 0g protein · 26 cal

Carbs by portion size

PortionTotal carbsFiberNet carbs
1 tablespoon (17g)6.4g0.3g6.1g
100 grams (100g)37.6g1.5g36.1g

Net carbs in jams, preserves

1 tablespoon of jams, preserves contains 6.1g of net carbs — total carbs (6.4g) minus dietary fiber (0.3g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.

Full nutrition for jams, preserves (per 100g)

Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (sr legacy dataset, fdcId 167706). Values are per 100 grams.

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Frequently asked questions

How many carbs are in jams, preserves?

1 tablespoon of jams, preserves contains about 6.4g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 0.3g of fiber, the net carbs are about 6.1g.

How many net carbs are in jams, preserves?

Net carbs in 1 tablespoon of jams, preserves are about 6.1g — that is total carbs (6.4g) minus dietary fiber (0.3g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.

Is jams, preserves good for diabetics?

Jams, preserves contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.

Is jams, preserves keto-friendly?

Whether jams, preserves fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 tablespoon) provides about 6.1g of net carbs.

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