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Toffee vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Toffee and Fruit preserves

  • Toffee has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Fruit preserves are richer in Copper, Vitamin C, and Iron.
  • Toffee covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 103% more than Fruit preserves.
  • Fruit preserves contain less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe 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.
Toffee
Toffee
3
:
6
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Calcium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.4%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Iron +1533.3%
Contains more Potassium +51%
Contains less Sodium -76.3%
Contains more Copper +3233.3%
Contains more Manganese +1900%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Equal in Magnesium - 4
Toffee
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 2% 3% 14% 5% 18% 4% 1% 1% 5%
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 +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.4%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Iron +1533.3%
Contains more Potassium +51%
Contains less Sodium -76.3%
Contains more Copper +3233.3%
Contains more Manganese +1900%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Equal in Magnesium - 4

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.
Toffee
Toffee
5
:
7
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +570%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Folate +450%
Toffee
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 70% 19% 0% 1% 2% 16% 1% 9% 3% 2% 14% 7%
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 +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +570%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Folate +450%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Toffee
Toffee
3
:
2
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Protein +189.2%
Contains more Fats +46685.7%
Contains more Other +295.7%
Contains more Water +5440%
Equal in Carbs - 68.86
Toffee
33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 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 +189.2%
Contains more Fats +46685.7%
Contains more Other +295.7%
Contains more Water +5440%
Equal in Carbs - 68.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Toffee
Toffee
2
:
1
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23489.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Toffee
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.565 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.222 g
Fruit preserves
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23489.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Toffee Fruit preserves Opinion
Net carbs 64.72g 67.76g Fruit preserves
Protein 1.07g 0.37g Toffee
Fats 32.75g 0.07g Toffee
Carbs 64.72g 68.86g Fruit preserves
Calories 560kcal 278kcal Toffee
Sugar 63.47g 48.5g Fruit preserves
Fiber 0g 1.1g Fruit preserves
Calcium 34mg 20mg Toffee
Iron 0.03mg 0.49mg Fruit preserves
Magnesium 4mg 4mg
Phosphorus 32mg 19mg Toffee
Potassium 51mg 77mg Fruit preserves
Sodium 135mg 32mg Fruit preserves
Zinc 0.12mg 0.06mg Toffee
Copper 0.003mg 0.1mg Fruit preserves
Manganese 0.002mg 0.04mg Fruit preserves
Selenium 0.8µg 2µg Fruit preserves
Vitamin A 1152IU 0IU Toffee
Vitamin A RAE 319µg 0µg Toffee
Vitamin E 0.94mg 0.12mg Toffee
Vitamin C 0.2mg 8.8mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.016mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.076mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B3 0.029mg 0.036mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B5 0.134mg 0.02mg Toffee
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.02mg Fruit preserves
Folate 2µg 11µg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Toffee
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0µg Toffee
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
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg Fruit preserves
Trans Fat 0.674g Fruit preserves
Saturated Fat 20.565g 0.01g Fruit preserves
Monounsaturated Fat 8.964g 0.038g Toffee
Polyunsaturated fat 1.222g 0g Toffee
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g Toffee
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Toffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Toffee 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
12%
Toffee
6%
Fruit preserves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Toffee
10%
Fruit preserves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.555g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (51)
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.
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. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/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.