Brown sugar vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between brown sugar and fruit preserves
- Brown sugar has more calcium, while fruit preserves have more vitamin C, copper, and vitamin B2.
- Fruit preserves contain 4 times less calcium than brown sugar. Brown sugar contains 83mg of calcium, while fruit preserves contain 20mg.
- The amount of sugar in fruit preserves is lower.
- Fruit preserves have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of fruit preserves is 51, while the glycemic index of brown sugar is 71.
The food types used in this comparison are Sugars, brown 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +125% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +315% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +44.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +60% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +112.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +375% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +205.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +560% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +105% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1000% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +343.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
Protein:
0.37 g
Fats:
0.07 g
Carbs:
68.86 g
Water:
30.47 g
Other:
0.23 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +95.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +208.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2173.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 8.8mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 98.09g | 68.86g | 10% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 20mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.047mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.076mg | 6% |
| Calories | 380kcal | 278kcal | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.1g | 4% |
| Folate | 1µg | 11µg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.71mg | 0.49mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 77mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 4mg | 19mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 10.2mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.12g | 0.37g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.016mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.064mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0g | 0.07g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 98.09g | 67.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 97.02g | 48.5g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.03mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 32mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.11mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.01g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.038g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit preserves is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.52g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit preserves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.