Redcurrant jelly by Essential Waitrose

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Redcurrant jelly

by Essential Waitrose in Fruit jellies Barcode 5000169056394
Nutri-Score
Poor nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
c
Environmental impact estimate

Redcurrant jelly by Essential Waitrose provides 295 kcal per 100 g, with 63.5 g of sugars and 0.5 g of protein. That is 28% 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 jellies category.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
0.6 g · Low
Saturated fat
0.1 g · Low
Sugars
63.5 g · High
Salt
0.1 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 295 kcal 224 +32%
Total fat 0.6 g 0.5 +20%
Saturated fat 0.1 g 0.2 −55%
Carbohydrates 72 g 54.1 +33%
Total sugars 63.5 g 49.5 +28%
Added sugars 59.3 g 36.8 +61%
Dietary fiber 0.5 g 0.9 −44%
Protein 0.5 g 0.8 −37%
Salt 0.1 g 0.1 −18%

Category average across 430 Fruit jellies products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other fruit jellies

Calories higher 12%
Sugars higher 11%
Salt higher 20%
Saturated fat higher 34%
Protein top 44%
Fiber top 55%

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

Ingredients

Sugar, water, concentrated redcurrant juice (7%), acidity regulator (citric acid, sodium citrates), gelling agent (pectin)

Palm oil freeMaybe veganVegetarian

Additives 3

E440 - Pectins
Emulsifier

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

Product details

Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
5000169056394

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Redcurrant jelly?

Redcurrant jelly contains 295 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Redcurrant jelly?

Redcurrant jelly has 63.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Redcurrant jelly 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 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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