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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 has 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 are lower.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 6% 6.8% 18% 33% 1.6% 8.1% 4.2% 5.2% 11%
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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 29% 0% 2.4% 0% 4% 18% 0.68% 1.2% 4.6% 0% 0% 8.3% 5.6%
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%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
69% 30%
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.
Brown sugar Fruit preserves
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Fruit preserves Opinion
Calories 380kcal 278kcal Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 0.37g Fruit preserves
Fats 0g 0.07g Fruit preserves
Vitamin C 0mg 8.8mg Fruit preserves
Net carbs 98.09g 67.76g Brown sugar
Carbs 98.09g 68.86g Brown sugar
Magnesium 9mg 4mg Brown sugar
Calcium 83mg 20mg Brown sugar
Potassium 133mg 77mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 0.49mg Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 48.5g Fruit preserves
Fiber 0g 1.1g Fruit preserves
Copper 0.047mg 0.1mg Fruit preserves
Zinc 0.03mg 0.06mg Fruit preserves
Phosphorus 4mg 19mg Fruit preserves
Sodium 28mg 32mg Brown sugar
Vitamin E 0mg 0.12mg Fruit preserves
Manganese 0.064mg 0.04mg Brown sugar
Selenium 1.2µg 2µg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.016mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.076mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.036mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.02mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.02mg Brown sugar
Folate 1µg 11µg Fruit preserves
Choline 2.3mg 10.2mg Fruit preserves
Saturated Fat 0g 0.01g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.038g 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
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Fruit preserves
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
2%
Brown sugar
6%
Fruit preserves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
10%
Fruit preserves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.52g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
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.

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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.