Last updated: October 11, 2026. Information checked at the time of writing.
Short answer: per 100 g, gelatin (“Sweets, gelatin, dry powder, unsweetened”) has 335 kcal, 0.10 g of fat and 85.6 g of protein, according to Health Canada’s Canadian Nutrient File 2026. The table lists every major nutrient per 100 g and per 1 envelope (7 g), with % Daily Value.
Gelatin nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 envelope (7 g) | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 335 kcal | 23.4 kcal | n/a |
| Protein | 85.6 g | 5.99 g | n/a |
| Fat | 0.10 g | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.07 g | 0.00 g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.06 g | 0.00 g | n/a |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.01 g | 0.00 g | n/a |
| Trans fat | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | n/a |
| Carbohydrate | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | n/a |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg | 0.00 mg | n/a |
| Iron | 1.11 mg | 0.08 mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.14 mg | 0.01 mg | 0% |
| Copper | 2.16 mg | 0.15 mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 39.5 mcg | 2.77 mcg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 22.0 mg | 1.54 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 39.0 mg | 2.73 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 16.0 mg | 1.12 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 196 mg | 13.7 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 55.0 mg | 3.85 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.00 mcg | 0.00 mcg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.00 mcg | 0.00 mcg | 0% |
| Folate (DFE) | 30.0 mcg | 2.10 mcg | 1% |
| Choline | 38.5 mg | 2.69 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.23 mg | 0.02 mg | 1% |
| Niacin (B3, preformed) | 0.09 mg | 0.01 mg | n/a |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 mg | 0.00 mg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.12 mg | 0.01 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.00 mg | 0.00 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.00 mcg | 0.00 mcg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.00 mg | 0.00 mg | 0% |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | n/a |
| Alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | n/a |
Source: Health Canada, Canadian Nutrient File 2026, food code 4234 (“Sweets, gelatin, dry powder, unsweetened”). % DV is for the serving shown and uses Daily Values on Canadian labels; n/a means no Daily Value applies.
What stands out
- Unsweetened gelatin powder is about 86% protein, with almost no fat or carbohydrate.
- Gelatin protein is rich in glycine, proline and hydroxyproline, but it is not a complete protein: it lacks tryptophan.
Related: beef liver nutrition facts, iron-rich foods ranked and high-protein foods ranked.
FAQ
How many calories are in gelatin?
335 kcal per 100 g, according to the Canadian Nutrient File 2026.
How much protein is in gelatin?
85.6 g per 100 g.
How much fat is in gelatin?
0.10 g per 100 g.
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