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Fruity, floral, high-sugar jam
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Apricot rose jam (20 g) has 51 calories. That works out to 255 calories per 100 g. It contains 12.7 g of carbs, 0.1 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 20 g
51
KCAL / 20G
Carbs
12.7g
· 5% DV
Protein
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 99% · Protein 1% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 51 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12.7 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 20 g | 51 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (medium) | 7 g | 18 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 64 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 77 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 40 g | 102 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 128 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 80 g | 204 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 255 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 320 g | 816 kcal |
Calculated from 255 calories per 100 g.
Apricot rose jam tastes fruity and sweet, with a floral aroma from the rose. The balance varies by recipe: a stronger rose note can stand out, while a lighter one lets the apricot remain the main flavor.
Apricot rose jam may contain rose petals, rose water, or another rose flavoring; recipes differ. The floral taste does not necessarily mean visible petals are in the jar.
Apricot rose jam is made by cooking apricots with sugar until they soften and the mixture thickens, then adding rose flavor. Rose water or edible petals can be used, with the amount adjusted to taste.
Apricot rose jam can stay runny if it has not cooked long enough for enough water to evaporate, or if the fruit is especially juicy. Simmer it longer and test a small cooled spoonful before stopping.
Apricot rose jam pairs well with plain yogurt, soft cheeses, and cream. Its fruity-floral flavor also works as a topping for pancakes or porridge, where a small spoonful adds sweetness and aroma.
Yes, apricot rose jam can be used as a cake or pastry filling. Spread a thin layer between cake layers or inside cookies; too much can make baked goods overly sweet or cause the filling to spill.
Store opened apricot rose jam in a closed jar in the refrigerator. Use a clean, dry spoon each time to avoid introducing moisture or crumbs, which can make the jam spoil sooner.
Yes, you can make apricot rose jam without rose water by using edible rose petals or another suitable rose flavoring. If you leave out the rose ingredient entirely, the result is apricot jam rather than apricot rose jam.
Apricot rose jam crystallizes when dissolved sugar forms crystals again, often around the sides of the pan or jar. Stirring carefully during cooking and preventing sugar crystals from sticking to the pan can help reduce crystallization.
People with diabetes can include apricot rose jam only with attention to its added sugar and the portion in their meal plan. It can raise blood glucose, so discuss an appropriate amount with a doctor or dietitian.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
0.5mg · 1% DV
B6
0.01mg · 1% DV
Vitamin A
3.6µg · 0% DV
B3
0.06mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
19mg · 1% DV
Manganese
0.01mg · 0% DV
Iron
0.06mg · 0% DV
Sodium
2.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Apricot rose jam brings ripe apricots together with sugar and a gentle floral rose note. It fits naturally into Turkish jam-making and breakfast traditions, where fruit preserves are served at the table alongside bread and other small dishes. The exact balance of fruit and rose can vary between recipes, so some versions taste more distinctly floral than others.
Its texture may be smooth or retain soft pieces of fruit, and its sweet, fragrant flavour works well on toast, with plain yogurt, or alongside mild cheese. In Turkey it is at home on a leisurely breakfast spread; elsewhere, try it as a small addition to toast or pastries. It is chiefly a source of carbohydrate and sugar, with very little protein or fat, so a modest spoonful is often enough.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.01g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.