Kaya jam

Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Kaya jam by Yeo Hiap Seng (Malaysia) Bhd provides 263 kcal per 100 g, with 52.6 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 11% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Fruit and vegetable preserves category. Contains: eggs, gluten.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
2.6 g · Low
Saturated fat
2.6 g · Moderate
Sugars
52.6 g · High
Salt
0 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 Tbsp (19 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 263 kcal 50 kcal 231 +14%
Total fat 2.6 g 0.5 g 1% 0.4 +604%
Saturated fat 2.6 g 0.5 g 3% 0.2 +1636%
Carbohydrates 57.9 g 11 g 4% 55 +5%
Total sugars 52.6 g 10 g 47.3 +11%
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 19%
Sugars higher 38%
Salt lower 1%
Saturated fat higher 1%
Protein top 100%

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

Ingredients

Sugar, water, coconut extract, eggs, wheat flour, modified food starch, artificial flavorings and artificial colorings fd & c yellow no. 5 & no. 6.

Palm oil freeNot vegan
Allergens
EggsGluten

Product details

Serving size
1 Tbsp (19 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0077521251617

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Kaya jam?

Kaya jam contains 263 kcal per 100 g and about 50 kcal per serving (1 Tbsp (19 g)).

How much sugar is in Kaya jam?

Kaya jam has 52.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Kaya jam healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of E (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.

Is Kaya jam vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Kaya jam contain?

According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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