Calories in
jams and preserves, apricot
242 kcal per 100 g Jams and preserves, apricot contains 242 calories per 100 grams, or about 48 calories per tbsp. Per 100 g it provides 0.7 g protein, 64.4 g carbohydrate and 0.2 g fat.
By calories that splits 98% carbohydrate, 1% protein, 1% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 20.0 g | 48 | 0.1 g | 12.9 g | 0.0 g |
| 1 packet (0.5 oz) | 14.0 g | 34 | 0.1 g | 9.0 g | 0.0 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per tbsp
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per tbsp |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 242 kcal | 48 kcal |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 0.1 g |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0.0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 64.4 g | 12.9 g |
| Fibre | 0.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Sugars | 43.4 g | 8.7 g |
| Sodium | 40.0 mg | 8.0 mg |
| Potassium | 77.0 mg | 15.4 mg |
| Calcium | 20.0 mg | 4.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8.8 mg | 1.8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 10.0 µg | 2.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 34.5 g | 6.9 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 170645). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How jams and preserves, apricot compares
Among the 89 sweets items on this site, jams and preserves, apricot ranks 76 of 89 by calorie density, against a category average of 372 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 35% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 0.3 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one tbsp (48 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 10 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in jams and preserves, apricot?
Jams and preserves, apricot contains 242 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 48 calories per tbsp. It also provides 0.7 g of protein, 64.4 g of carbohydrate and 0.2 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of jams and preserves, apricot?
By calories, jams and preserves, apricot is roughly 98% carbohydrate, 1% protein and 1% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a tbsp?
About 10 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the jams and preserves, apricot I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Jams and preserves, apricot". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.