Marmalade is a healthy food group. However, this is only true if it is a natural product made from fruit puree and juices with the addition of natural gelling agents. In such a treat, there should be no chemical additives designed to improve taste, aroma and shelf life.
Nutritional value of natural marmalade is enclosed in its carbohydrates, which account for more than 60% of the product. Fats in marmalade are absent, and proteins make up no more than 1%. The exception is home-made marmalade, in which the protein portion can reach 10%.
Calorie content of marmalade
Caloric content of marmalade is determined by its constituent products. In addition, how many calories in marmalade, will depend on its kind:
- jelly marmalade has a calorie content of 321 units;
- Jelly-fruity has a caloric content of 325-330 units;
- fruit and berry: 320 kcal;
- Chewing marmalade appeared recently, caloric content varies from 280 to 350 units.
Chewing marmalade is made by a separate technology. It adds any wax-fat mixture, such as carnauba wax. This allows you to get a more dense product that will not stick together. Such marmalade has pleased many children. However, the method of production and the ingredients used in the manufacture cast doubt on the utility of using such a product.
If nuts are added to the marmalade, and the treat is covered with chocolate, its calorie content will increase by another 10-15%. Sometimes this product is sprinkled with sugar from above, which is absolutely not good for health and waist. The most calorie marmalade is sweet with nuts, covered with chocolate.
It is worthwhile to specify the calorie content of home marmalade. With the right approach, you can prepare a dessert,
Caloric content 1 pc. Marmalade weighing about 15 grams is from 33 to 55 kcal. If you try to choose a more natural marmalade and eat it for 1-2 pieces, this will not affect weight in any way, but it will give strength to continue the diet, give the body nutrients and cheer up.