Does jelly count as your 5-a-day?

Jelly is typically made from fruit juice, sugar, and pectin, a naturally occurring gelling agent. While fruit juice does count towards your 5-a-day, the amount of fruit in jelly is usually quite small, and the sugar content is often high. Therefore, jelly alone is not a good way to get your 5-a-day. However, you can combine it with other fruits and vegetables to make a healthy and nutritious snack or meal.