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Same-portion calorie comparison

A spoonful of sweet spread: how many calories are in a 20 g serving?

These two Calk examples use the same 20 g amount and contain 50 and 96 kcal; their calorie density differs.

A spoonful of sweet spread: lower- and higher-calorie Calk versions side by side

Same 20 g portion, different choices: nut butters, type of sweet spread, dairy, sweeteners. Calk puts two versions side by side.

Lower calorie 50 kcal 20 g 250 kcal per 100 g
higher vs lower calorie +92%
Higher calorie 96 kcal 20 g 482 kcal per 100 g

Calories in a teaspoon or tablespoon, by type

A quick comparison using the natural portion shown for each type.

Your estimate Honey Tablespoon 21 g Calories66 kcal Protein0.1 g Fat0 g Carbs17 g
TypePortionCalories
Hazelnut creamTablespoon95 kcal
Peanut butterTablespoon95 kcal
Almond butterTablespoon98 kcal
TahiniTablespoon91 kcal
HoneyTablespoon66 kcal
Condensed milkTablespoon62 kcal
Chocolate spreadTablespoon96 kcal
JamTablespoon50 kcal
Maple syrupTablespoon52 kcal
Caramel sauceTablespoon64 kcal
Sour creamTablespoon31 kcal
Greek yogurtTablespoon14 kcal
Cream cheeseTablespoon52 kcal
Whipped creamTablespoon8 kcal
SugarTablespoon49 kcal
Brown sugarTablespoon52 kcal

Two Calk examples

The two versions compared on this page.

Lower calorie Calk card for Spoonfuls: 250 kcal per 100 g, protein/fat/carbs 1/0/99 Higher calorie Calk card for Spoonfuls: 482 kcal per 100 g, protein/fat/carbs 2/48/50

What causes the difference

In these two examples, the changes are: type of sweet spread — jam → chocolate spread.

Sweet: Jam → Chocolate spread
  • Jam contains fruit, water and added sugar.
  • Chocolate spread is a sugar-fat emulsion, so the same spoon carries roughly twice the calories.
  • Fat provides 9 kcal per gram, so the hazelnut and cocoa fat explains much of the difference.
  • A consistent spoon measure makes repeated servings easier to compare over time.

Examples in this category

Examples of dishes and searches that fit this Calk category.

SpoonfulSweet spreadJam spoonChocolate spreadNut butter spoonHoney spoonSpread by the spoon

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FAQ

How many calories are in the two versions shown?
The two 20 g versions shown here contain 50 and 96 kcal.
Why can the same amount differ?
In these two examples, the differences are: type of sweet spread — jam → chocolate spread.
How do I calculate my own version?
Open Spoonfuls in Calk and choose the item that matches what you had.

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