Calories in Gelatin: Per 100 g, Per Serving & Nutrition Facts
How many calories in gelatin: per 100 g and per serving
Figures are for: Gelatin, dry powder
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: sachet, 10 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 335 kcal | 34 kcal |
| Energy (kilojoules) | 1,402 kJ | 140 kJ |
| Protein | 86 g | 8.6 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| incl. saturated | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| Total carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| incl. sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| incl. fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0 g |
*Where the numbers come from
Values per 100 g come from a single record of an open food composition table: USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 169599, “Gelatins, dry powder, unsweetened” — the measured composition of this exact food, not an average across tables. Rounded. Carbohydrates are total carbohydrate, fiber included, as on a US Nutrition Facts label; salt is sodium × 2.5. Table licenses are on the data sources page.
335 kcal (1,402 kJ) per 100 g · P/F/C 86/0.1/0 g
Serving (sachet, 10 g) — 34 kcal (140 kJ) · Nutri-Score A
Per 100 g: sugar: low saturated fat: low salt: medium fiber: low
Is gelatin healthy?
Yes. On its nutrient profile, gelatin is a healthy choice: grade A on the open 2023 Nutri-Score algorithm, the top grade.
For
- Protein: 8.6 g per serving — 15% of the 56 g daily reference for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult.
A typical serving (sachet, 10 g) has 34 kcal, 8.6 g protein, 0 g fat and 0 g carbs. Other weights in the table.
How we judge this, and the sources
The answer comes from the food's composition, not from opinion: its Nutri-Score grade on the open 2023 algorithm, a traffic light for sugar, salt, saturated fat and fiber per 100 g, and the share of daily reference amounts in a typical serving (for salt, sugar, fiber and vegetables, those of the WHO). It rates the food's nutrient profile; it is not medical advice. Formulas, thresholds and every source are on the methodology page; last checked against the sources on November 1, 2026. The short food description was written by our language model (AI) — how we check the text.
More about this food
Gelatin is almost pure protein from collagen, though an incomplete one, low in several essential amino acids. A batch of jelly uses only 10–20 g of powder.
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Vitamins and minerals in gelatin
Per 100 g, the standouts are copper — 2.2 mg, 240% of the Daily Value; selenium — 40 mcg, 72% of the Daily Value; riboflavin — 0.23 mg, 18% of the Daily Value.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: sachet, 10 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.03 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.23 mg | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) | 30 mcg | 3 mcg | 1% |
| Calcium | 55 mg | 5.5 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 22 mg | 2.2 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 39 mg | 3.9 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 0.11 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 2.2 mg | 0.22 mg | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.11 mg | 0.01 mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 40 mcg | 4 mcg | 7% |
*Where the vitamin numbers come from
Vitamins and minerals come from the USDA FoodData Central record “Gelatins, dry powder, unsweetened” (FDC ID 169599, SR Legacy; public domain), checked October 14, 2026; the record was matched to this food by calories, protein and fat. % DV is per serving, against the FDA Daily Values used on Nutrition Facts labels (2,000-calorie diet). The table lists nutrients that reach at least 2% DV per 100 g; the rest are absent or trace. Varieties, seasons and brands differ, and cooking in water leaches some vitamin C and B vitamins.
Gelatin calories by weight, 5–50 g
15 g of gelatin has 50 calories and 20 g has 67. The table gives protein, fat and carbs for each weight; for any other amount, type your own into the calculator below.
| Weight | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| 5 g | 17 | 4.3 / 0 / 0 |
| 10 g — typical serving | 34 | 8.6 / 0 / 0 |
| 15 g | 50 | 13 / 0 / 0 |
| 20 g | 67 | 17 / 0 / 0 |
| 30 g | 101 | 26 / 0 / 0 |
| 50 g | 168 | 43 / 0.1 / 0 |
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Swaps for gelatin
No need to swap: gelatin already gets grade A, the top of the scale, and nothing is in the red on the per-100 g traffic light: sugar 0 g (red is over 22.5 g), saturated fat 0.1 g (over 5 g) and salt 0.5 g (over 1.5 g). We only suggest a swap when it fixes a real problem. How we pick swaps.
Gelatin vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Ketchup | 101 | 1.2 / 0.2 / 23 |
| Cinnamon | 247 | 4 / 1.2 / 81 |
| Gelatin | 335 | 86 / 0.1 / 0 |
| Mayonnaise | 627 | 1 / 67 / 2.6 |
| Olive Oil | 884 | 0 / 100 / 0 |
FAQ
How many calories are in 100 g of gelatin?
100 g of gelatin has 335 calories, with 86 g protein, 0.1 g fat and 0 g carbohydrates.
How many calories are in a serving of gelatin?
A serving (sachet, 10 g) has 34 calories: 8.6 g protein, 0 g fat and 0 g carbs.
What are the macros of gelatin?
Per 100 g: 86 g protein, 0 g carbs and 0.1 g fat. By calories that's about 100% protein, 0% carbs and 0% fat.
What vitamins and minerals are in gelatin?
Per 100 g, gelatin is richest in copper (2.2 mg, 240% DV), selenium (40 mcg, 72% DV), riboflavin (0.23 mg, 18% DV) — from USDA FoodData Central record 169599.
How much fiber is in gelatin?
Practically none: 0 g per 100 g. For fiber, look to vegetables, beans, whole grains and nuts.