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Marmalade is a preserve made from citrus fruit and sugar, usually containing pieces of peel. The figures supplied cover four brands of marmalade. It mainly provides carbohydrate in the form of sugars: per 100g, it contains 70g of carbohydrate, all of which is sugars. It also provides 1114 kJ of energy and 10mg of vitamin C.

Sugar added to preserves counts as free sugar, which is relevant for people monitoring their sugar or energy intake. Frequent consumption of foods containing free sugars can contribute to tooth decay. Vitamin C supports normal collagen formation and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. Full nutrient figures are shown in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

261 kcal

Energy

1114 kJ

Fat

0g

of which saturates

0g

Carbohydrate

70g

of which sugars

70g

Fibre

0.5g

Protein

0.1g

Salt

0.16g

Alcohol

0g

Water

28g

Cholesterol

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

8µg

Vitamin D

0µg

Vitamin E

Trace

Vitamin C

10mg

Thiamin (B1)

Trace

Riboflavin (B2)

Trace

Niacin (B3)

Trace

Vitamin B6

Trace

Vitamin B12

0µg

Folate

5µg

Calcium

26mg

Iron

0.2mg

Magnesium

3mg

Phosphorus

6mg

Potassium

35mg

Sodium

64mg

Zinc

0.1mg

Copper

0.03mg

Selenium

1µg

Iodine

7µg

Other types of marmalade

Food

Calories per 100g

Protein per 100g

Fat per 100g

Fibre per 100g

Marmalade, no added sugar

173 kcal

0.1g

0g

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About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (4 brands). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Further reading and references

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

Article history

The information on this page is written and peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.
  • 4 Nov 2026 | Latest version
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Originally published