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Caramel vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Caramel and Fruit preserves

  • Caramel has more Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Calcium, and Vitamin B1, while Fruit preserves has more Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Caramel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 14% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Fruit preserves are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels 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.
Caramel
Caramel
5
:
5
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Calcium +590%
Contains more Magnesium +325%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Potassium +177.9%
Contains more Zinc +633.3%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains less Sodium -86.9%
Contains more Copper +455.6%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Caramel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Fruit preserves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 19% 3% 9% 7% 5% 2% 34% 6% 11%
Contains more Calcium +590%
Contains more Magnesium +325%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Potassium +177.9%
Contains more Zinc +633.3%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains less Sodium -86.9%
Contains more Copper +455.6%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%

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.
Caramel
Caramel
9
:
2
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +543.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2100%
Contains more Folate +175%
Caramel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Fruit preserves
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +543.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2100%
Contains more Folate +175%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caramel
Caramel
4
:
1
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Protein +1143.2%
Contains more Fats +11471.4%
Contains more Carbs +11.8%
Contains more Other +682.6%
Contains more Water +258.5%
Caramel
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Fruit preserves
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 +1143.2%
Contains more Fats +11471.4%
Contains more Carbs +11.8%
Contains more Other +682.6%
Contains more Water +258.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caramel
Caramel
2
:
1
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3957.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Caramel
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Fruit preserves
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3957.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Fruit preserves Opinion
Net carbs 77g 67.76g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 0.37g Caramel
Fats 8.1g 0.07g Caramel
Carbs 77g 68.86g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 278kcal Caramel
Sugar 65.5g 48.5g Fruit preserves
Fiber 0g 1.1g Fruit preserves
Calcium 138mg 20mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 0.49mg Fruit preserves
Magnesium 17mg 4mg Caramel
Phosphorus 114mg 19mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 77mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 32mg Fruit preserves
Zinc 0.44mg 0.06mg Caramel
Copper 0.018mg 0.1mg Fruit preserves
Manganese 0.011mg 0.04mg Fruit preserves
Selenium 1.8µg 2µg Fruit preserves
Vitamin A 42IU 0IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.12mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 8.8mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.016mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.076mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.036mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.02mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.02mg Caramel
Folate 4µg 11µg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.008mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg 0.023mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.017mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg 0.037mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg 0.03mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg 0.001mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.021mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg 0.021mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg 0.014mg Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Fruit preserves
Saturated Fat 2.476g 0.01g Fruit preserves
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0.038g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
16%
Caramel
6%
Fruit preserves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
10%
Fruit preserves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Sugar (difference - 17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 213mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.466g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.