Ginger Preserve by Mackays

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Ginger Preserve

by Mackays 340g in Fruit and vegetable preserves Barcode 0637793001039
Nutri-Score
Poor nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food

Ginger Preserve by Mackays provides 274 kcal per 100 g, with 66.7 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 41% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Fruit and vegetable preserves category and comes in a 340g pack.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
0 g · Low
Saturated fat
0 g · Low
Sugars
66.7 g · High
Salt
0 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 Tbsp (20 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 274 kcal 55 kcal 231 +19%
Total fat 0 g 0 g 0% 0.4 −100%
Saturated fat 0 g 0 g 0% 0.2 −100%
Carbohydrates 68.5 g 13.7 g 5% 55 +25%
Total sugars 66.7 g 13.3 g 47.3 +41%
Added sugars 58.3 g 11.7 g 23% 26.5 +120%
Protein 0 g 0 g 0% 0.3 −100%
Salt 0 g 0 g 0.1 −100%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2606 Fruit and vegetable preserves products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other fruit and vegetable preserves

Calories higher 12%
Sugars higher 5%
Salt lower 1%
Saturated fat lower 1%
Protein top 100%

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

Ingredients

Sugar, ginger, lemon juice (from concentrate), gelling agent: fruit pectin, mixed spice, acidity regulator: citric acid.

Palm oil freeMaybe veganVegetarian

Additives 2

E440 - Pectins
Emulsifier

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

Product details

Quantity
340g
Serving size
1 Tbsp (20 g)
Labels & certifications
No GMOsNon GMO project
Sold in
Belgium, France, Germany, United States, world
Barcode
0637793001039

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Ginger Preserve?

Ginger Preserve contains 274 kcal per 100 g and about 55 kcal per serving (1 Tbsp (20 g)).

How much sugar is in Ginger Preserve?

Ginger Preserve has 66.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Ginger Preserve 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 13, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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