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Candy bar vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Candy bar and Fruit preserves

  • Candy bar is richer than Fruit preserves in Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin E , Magnesium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Candy bar is 11768% higher.
  • Candy bar contains 468 times more Saturated Fat than Fruit preserves. Candy bar contains 4.678g of Saturated Fat, while Fruit preserves contain 0.01g.

Food types used in this article are Candies, peanut bar and Jams and preserves.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +290%
Contains more Iron +98%
Contains more Magnesium +2650%
Contains more Phosphorus +1521.1%
Contains more Potassium +428.6%
Contains more Zinc +6466.7%
Contains more Copper +674%
Contains more Manganese +3007.5%
Contains more Selenium +135%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 19% 3% 9% 7% 5% 2% 34% 6% 11%
Contains more Calcium +290%
Contains more Iron +98%
Contains more Magnesium +2650%
Contains more Phosphorus +1521.1%
Contains more Potassium +428.6%
Contains more Zinc +6466.7%
Contains more Copper +674%
Contains more Manganese +3007.5%
Contains more Selenium +135%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin E +3316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21905.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4050%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +764900%
Contains more Folate +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 30% 4% 18% 1% 2% 5% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +3316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21905.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4050%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +764900%
Contains more Folate +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +4089.2%
Contains more Fats +48042.9%
Contains more Other +682.6%
Contains more Carbs +45.3%
Contains more Water +1804.4%
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +4089.2%
Contains more Fats +48042.9%
Contains more Other +682.6%
Contains more Carbs +45.3%
Contains more Water +1804.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43902.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43902.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Candy bar Fruit preserves
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Fruit preserves Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 67.76g Fruit preserves
Protein 15.5g 0.37g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 0.07g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 68.86g Fruit preserves
Calories 522kcal 278kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g 48.5g Candy bar
Fiber 4.1g 1.1g Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 20mg Candy bar
Iron 0.97mg 0.49mg Candy bar
Magnesium 110mg 4mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 19mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 77mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 32mg Fruit preserves
Zinc 3.94mg 0.06mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.1mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 0.04mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 2µg Candy bar
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.12mg Candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 8.8mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.016mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.076mg Candy bar
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.036mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.02mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.02mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 11µg Candy bar
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.008mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg 0.023mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.017mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg 0.037mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg 0.03mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg 0.001mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.021mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg 0.021mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg 0.014mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 0.01g Fruit preserves
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 0.038g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Fruit preserves
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
2975%
Candy bar
6%
Fruit preserves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
10%
Fruit preserves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.668g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.28g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (51)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/nutrients
  2. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.