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Marmalade vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Marmalade and Sugar different?

  • Marmalade is higher than Sugar in Copper, and Vitamin C.
  • Marmalade is lower in Sugar.

Marmalade, orange and Sugars, granulated types were used in this article.

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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 +3700%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1750%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +1185.7%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 2% 2% 4% 8% 2% 30% 3% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +3700%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1750%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +1185.7%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Equal in Selenium - 0.6

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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Sugar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 2% 0% 16% 2% 6% 1% 1% 5% 7% 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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +165900%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Carbs +50.8%
66% 33%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 66.3 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 0.2 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +165900%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Carbs +50.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marmalade Sugar Opinion
Net carbs 65.6g 99.98g Sugar
Protein 0.3g 0g Marmalade
Carbs 66.3g 99.98g Sugar
Calories 246kcal 387kcal Sugar
Sugar 60g 99.8g Marmalade
Fiber 0.7g 0g Marmalade
Calcium 38mg 1mg Marmalade
Iron 0.15mg 0.05mg Marmalade
Magnesium 2mg 0mg Marmalade
Phosphorus 4mg 0mg Marmalade
Potassium 37mg 2mg Marmalade
Sodium 56mg 1mg Sugar
Zinc 0.04mg 0.01mg Marmalade
Copper 0.09mg 0.007mg Marmalade
Manganese 0.02mg 0.004mg Marmalade
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 62IU 0IU Marmalade
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Marmalade
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0mg Marmalade
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0mg Marmalade
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0mg Marmalade
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.019mg Marmalade
Vitamin B3 0.052mg 0mg Marmalade
Vitamin B5 0.015mg 0mg Marmalade
Vitamin B6 0.019mg 0mg Marmalade
Folate 9µg 0µg Marmalade
Tryptophan 0.003mg Marmalade
Threonine 0.005mg Marmalade
Isoleucine 0.008mg Marmalade
Leucine 0.007mg Marmalade
Lysine 0.015mg Marmalade
Methionine 0.006mg Marmalade
Phenylalanine 0.01mg Marmalade
Valine 0.013mg Marmalade
Histidine 0.006mg Marmalade

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marmalade Sugar
Low Fats diet Equal
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
3%
Marmalade
0%
Sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marmalade
1%
Sugar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marmalade
Marmalade is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marmalade
Marmalade is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marmalade
Marmalade is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marmalade
Marmalade 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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)

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. Marmalade - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168819/nutrients
  2. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.