Common questions

Is Strawberry Fruit Jam healthy?

Strawberry Fruit Jam scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This strawberry fruit jam is heavily reliant on refined sugar, which is a highly processed ingredient contributing to empty calories and potential health risks like obesity and diabetes.

How processed is Strawberry Fruit Jam?

Strawberry Fruit Jam is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Strawberry Fruit Jam's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, strawberries counts in its favor; sugar is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Strawberry Fruit Jam

Name: Strawberry Fruit Jam
Brand: Craig's

Craig's

Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 1

Category Condiments

Summary

This strawberry fruit jam is heavily reliant on refined sugar, which is a highly processed ingredient contributing to empty calories and potential health risks like obesity and diabetes. While it contains strawberries, which offer some nutritional benefits, the product is classified as ultra-processed due to the presence of added sugar and processing agents like pectin and citric acid. The level of processing and high sugar content significantly impact its overall healthiness.

Key ingredients 4

strawberries

Good

Strawberries are a natural fruit source rich in vitamins and antioxidants, making them a healthy ingredient.

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gelling agent (pectin)

Neutral

Pectin is a natural thickening agent derived from fruit, used to set jams and preserves.

food acid (citric acid)

Neutral

Citric acid helps balance the pH and preserve the product, commonly found in fruit products.

sugar

Bad

Sugar adds sweetness but can contribute to excessive calorie intake if consumed in large amounts.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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