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Fruit preserves vs. Honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fruit preserves and Honey

  • Honey has less Vitamin C, and Copper than Fruit preserves.
  • Fruit preserves have 6 times more Fiber than Honey. While Fruit preserves have 1.1g of Fiber, Honey has only 0.2g.
  • Fruit preserves have less Sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Jams and preserves and Honey.

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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.
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
7
:
3
Honey
Honey
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +375%
Contains more Potassium +48.1%
Contains more Copper +177.8%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Zinc +266.7%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Fruit preserves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 19% 3% 9% 7% 5% 2% 34% 6% 11%
Honey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 2% 2% 5% 1% 6% 12% 11% 5%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +375%
Contains more Potassium +48.1%
Contains more Copper +177.8%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Zinc +266.7%
Contains more Manganese +100%

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.
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
5
:
3
Honey
Honey
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1660%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
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%
Honey
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 9% 3% 5% 6% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1660%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
4
:
1
Honey
Honey
Contains more Protein +23.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +78.2%
Contains more Other +15%
Contains more Carbs +19.7%
Fruit preserves
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Honey
82% 17%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 82.4 g
Water: 17.1 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +23.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +78.2%
Contains more Other +15%
Contains more Carbs +19.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruit preserves Honey Opinion
Net carbs 67.76g 82.2g Honey
Protein 0.37g 0.3g Fruit preserves
Fats 0.07g 0g Fruit preserves
Carbs 68.86g 82.4g Honey
Calories 278kcal 304kcal Honey
Fructose 40.94g Honey
Sugar 48.5g 82.12g Fruit preserves
Fiber 1.1g 0.2g Fruit preserves
Calcium 20mg 6mg Fruit preserves
Iron 0.49mg 0.42mg Fruit preserves
Magnesium 4mg 2mg Fruit preserves
Phosphorus 19mg 4mg Fruit preserves
Potassium 77mg 52mg Fruit preserves
Sodium 32mg 4mg Honey
Zinc 0.06mg 0.22mg Honey
Copper 0.1mg 0.036mg Fruit preserves
Manganese 0.04mg 0.08mg Honey
Selenium 2µg 0.8µg Fruit preserves
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin C 8.8mg 0.5mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.038mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B3 0.036mg 0.121mg Honey
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0.068mg Honey
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.024mg Honey
Folate 11µg 2µg Fruit preserves
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.004mg Fruit preserves
Threonine 0.023mg 0.004mg Fruit preserves
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.008mg Fruit preserves
Leucine 0.037mg 0.01mg Fruit preserves
Lysine 0.03mg 0.008mg Fruit preserves
Methionine 0.001mg 0.001mg
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0.011mg Fruit preserves
Valine 0.021mg 0.009mg Fruit preserves
Histidine 0.014mg 0.001mg Fruit preserves
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0g Honey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.038g 0g Fruit preserves

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Fruit preserves Honey
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
6%
Fruit preserves
2%
Honey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Fruit preserves
6%
Honey

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Honey
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Honey
Honey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/nutrients
  2. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/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.