Is jam & jelly keto?

Jam & jelly

Not keto No — jam & jelly is not keto-friendly.

Fruit cooked with sugar — about 13 g net carbs per tablespoon. "No sugar added" spreads are still fruit-concentrate heavy.

Nutrition per serving

1 tbsp · 20 g
Net carbs
14g
Calories
56kcal
Protein
0.1g
Fat
0g
Total carbs
14 g
Fiber
0.2 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 68%

About 7.4 g of jam & jelly adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 37% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for jam & jelly
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories56 kcal278 kcal
Total carbohydrate14 g69 g
Dietary fiber0.2 g1.1 g
Net carbs14 g68 g
Sugars 9.7 g 49 g
Protein0.1 g0.4 g
Fat0 g0.1 g

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If you do eat jam & jelly

  • Simmer raspberries with a keto sweetener and stir in chia seeds for a 2-ingredient keto jam.

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Frequently asked questions

Is jam & jelly keto?

No — jam & jelly is not keto-friendly. Fruit cooked with sugar — about 13 g net carbs per tablespoon. "No sugar added" spreads are still fruit-concentrate heavy.

How many net carbs are in jam & jelly?

1 tbsp (20 g) of jam & jelly has about 14 g net carbs (14 g total carbs minus 0.2 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 68 g net carbs.

How much jam & jelly can I eat on keto?

About 7.4 g of jam & jelly adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 37% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 68% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for jam & jelly?

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #169641): Jams and preserves. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Not keto — More than about 10 g net carbs per typical serving. Swap it for a low-carb alternative. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

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