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Caramel vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between caramel and fruit preserves

  • Caramel has more vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, calcium, and vitamin B1, while fruit preserves have more vitamin C and copper.
  • Caramel's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 14% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat 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 caramel is 65.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels 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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
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 +325%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +590%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +177.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +633.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +500%
Contains more IronIron +250%
Contains more CopperCopper +455.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +263.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.1%

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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +543.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2100%
Contains more FolateFolate +175%
Contains more CholineCholine +27.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 ProteinProtein +1143.2%
Contains more FatsFats +11471.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.8%
Contains more OtherOther +682.6%
Contains more WaterWater +258.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
21% 79%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3957.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Fruit preserves DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.076mg 14%
Phosphorus 114mg 19mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Fats 8.1g 0.07g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.02mg 12%
Calcium 138mg 20mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.476g 0.01g 11%
Copper 0.018mg 0.1mg 9%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 8.8mg 9%
Sodium 245mg 32mg 9%
Protein 4.6g 0.37g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.016mg 7%
Calories 382kcal 278kcal 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0.038g 4%
Fiber 0g 1.1g 4%
Iron 0.14mg 0.49mg 4%
Potassium 214mg 77mg 4%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.06mg 3%
Magnesium 17mg 4mg 3%
Carbs 77g 68.86g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.02mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Folate 4µg 11µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.12mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.036mg 1%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 77g 67.76g N/A
Sugar 65.5g 48.5g N/A
Selenium 1.8µg 2µg 0%
Choline 8mg 10.2mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.023mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.017mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0.037mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.021mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.021mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.014mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
6%
Fruit preserves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
10%
Fruit preserves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Sugar (difference - 17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 213mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.466g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.