Foods that start with J
USDA's reference data names 10 common foods that start with J, from jackfruit to jute; 3 of them are sweets. Each is listed with its calories and protein in a typical portion.
Data: USDA FoodData Central, April 30, 2026 release.
Sweets
- Jams56 calories, 0.1 g protein in 1 tablespoon
- Jams and preserves56 calories, 0.1 g protein in 1 tbsp
- Jellies56 calories, 0.0 g protein in 1 serving 1 tbsp
Fruits and Fruit Juices
Vegetables and Vegetable Products
- Jalapeno peppers26 calories, 0.8 g protein in 1 cup, sliced
- Jute10 calories, 1.3 g protein in 1 cup
Cereal Grains and Pasta
- Japanese noodles113 calories, 5.8 g protein in 1 cup
Other foods
- Jam or jelly24 calories, 0.1 g protein in 1 tablespoon
- Jelly sandwich134 calories, 2.9 g protein in 1 sandwich
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, Foundation, Survey), April 30, 2026 release.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- the food and product records, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what each data type is and how branded records are submitted. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- the survey foods and their portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, rounding and Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov