Prepared and Processed / Canned Fruits
Jam, pineapple
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 298kcal / 2530kcal (11%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 0.2 g/ 71g (0.28%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 1.1 g/ 42g (2%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 71.7 g/ 348g (20%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B2 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B3 | 0.1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (0.63%) |
Vit C | 8 mg/ 70mg (11%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 95 mg/ 750mg (12%) |
Phosphorus | 6 mg/ 700mg (0.86%) |
Iron | 14.3 mg/ 12mg (119%) high |
Sodium | 9 mg/ 1500mg (0.6%) very low |
What is this food?
Jam (pineapple jam) is a sweet spread made from pineapple fruit cooked with sugar. It’s usually used in small amounts on bread, crackers, or as a topping for snacks.
Why it matters to health
Pineapple jam provides quick energy because it has a lot of carbohydrates and sugar (about 51 g sugar per 100 g). It also has a small amount of fiber (about 1 g) and a little fat (about 1 g), with very low sodium. Since it’s mainly sugar, frequent or large portions can make it easier to reach too much added sugar in the day—especially if you also have sweet drinks, desserts, or sweet snacks. The good part: when you use it lightly, it can still fit into a balanced eating pattern (3 meals + 1–2 snacks) without crowding out more nutrient-rich foods.
Healthier tips
- Use a smaller serving: spread a thin layer (think 1–2 teaspoons) instead of a thick spread.
- Pair it with fiber/protein to help balance: choose whole wheat bread, oatmeal, or plain yogurt, and add fruit if you can.
- Watch the day’s total sweetness: if you have jam, keep other snacks/desserts less sweet.
- Prefer options with less added sugar when available (check the label).
Common Filipino dishes
Pineapple jam on pandesal, Jam-filled bread, Pineapple jam toast, Sweet fruit toast with jam, Jam topping for yogurt
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