Blackcurrant extra jam by Waitrose

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Blackcurrant extra jam

by Waitrose in Blackcurrant jams Barcode 5000169057513
Nutri-Score
Poor nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
c
Environmental impact estimate

Blackcurrant extra jam by Waitrose provides 238 kcal per 100 g, with 46.8 g of sugars and 0.6 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Blackcurrant jams category.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
0.6 g · Low
Saturated fat
0.2 g · Low
Sugars
46.8 g · High
Salt
0.1 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 238 kcal 217 +10%
Total fat 0.6 g 0.4 +38%
Saturated fat 0.2 g 0.1 +114%
Carbohydrates 56.6 g 51.7 +9%
Total sugars 46.8 g 48.8
Added sugars 62.5 g 30.7 +103%
Dietary fiber 1.9 g 3.3 −42%
Protein 0.6 g 0.7 −10%
Salt 0.1 g 0 +170%

Category average across 230 Blackcurrant jams products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other blackcurrant jams

Calories higher 41%
Sugars lower 33%
Salt higher 10%
Saturated fat higher 12%
Protein top 53%
Fiber top 73%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Sugar, blackcurrants, gelling agent: pectin, acidity regulator: sodium citrates. Prepared with 45g of blackcurrants per 100g. Total sugar content 60g per 100g

Palm oil freeMaybe veganVegetarian

Additives 2

E440 - Pectins
Emulsifier

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Sold in
France, United Kingdom
Barcode
5000169057513

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Blackcurrant extra jam?

Blackcurrant extra jam contains 238 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Blackcurrant extra jam?

Blackcurrant extra jam has 46.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Blackcurrant extra jam healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 17, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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