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Sugar substitute vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sugar substitute and Fruit preserves?

  • Sugar substitute is richer in Calcium, while Fruit preserves are higher in Copper.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for Calcium is 86% higher.
  • Fruit preserves have 18 times less Sodium than Sugar substitute. Sugar substitute has 572mg of Sodium, while Fruit preserves have 32mg.

We used Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Jams and preserves types in this comparison.

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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.
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
2
:
8
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Calcium +4295%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Iron +206.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.5%
Contains more Potassium +97.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +1328.6%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Sugar substitute
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
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 +4295%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Iron +206.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.5%
Contains more Potassium +97.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +1328.6%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%

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.
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
1
:
11
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.016
Sugar substitute
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% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
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 B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.016

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
3
:
2
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Protein +456.8%
Contains more Carbs +23.1%
Contains more Other +1652.2%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +233.4%
Sugar substitute
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 +456.8%
Contains more Carbs +23.1%
Contains more Other +1652.2%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +233.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Fruit preserves Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 67.76g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 0.37g Sugar substitute
Fats 0g 0.07g Fruit preserves
Carbs 84.77g 68.86g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 278kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 4.03g 48.5g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 1.1g Fruit preserves
Calcium 879mg 20mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 0.49mg Fruit preserves
Magnesium 6mg 4mg Sugar substitute
Phosphorus 8mg 19mg Fruit preserves
Potassium 39mg 77mg Fruit preserves
Sodium 572mg 32mg Fruit preserves
Zinc 0.04mg 0.06mg Fruit preserves
Copper 0.007mg 0.1mg Fruit preserves
Manganese 0.022mg 0.04mg Fruit preserves
Selenium 2µg Fruit preserves
Vitamin E 0.12mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin C 8.8mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.016mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.076mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B3 0.036mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.02mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.02mg Fruit preserves
Folate 11µg Fruit preserves
Tryptophan 0.008mg Fruit preserves
Threonine 0.023mg Fruit preserves
Isoleucine 0.017mg Fruit preserves
Leucine 0.037mg Fruit preserves
Lysine 0.03mg Fruit preserves
Methionine 0.001mg Fruit preserves
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Valine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Histidine 0.014mg Fruit preserves
Saturated Fat 0.01g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.038g Fruit preserves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute 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
1%
Sugar substitute
6%
Fruit preserves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
10%
Fruit preserves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.47g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 540mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.