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Fruit preserves vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fruit preserves and Brown sugar

  • Fruit preserves have more Vitamin C, Copper, and Vitamin B2, while Brown sugar have more Calcium.
  • The amount of Sugar in Fruit preserves are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Jams and preserves and Sugars, brown.

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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 2.9% 6% 6.8% 18% 33% 1.6% 8.1% 4.2% 5.2% 11%
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%
Contains more CopperCopper +112.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +375%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%
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%

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 29% 0% 2.4% 0% 4% 18% 0.68% 1.2% 4.6% 0% 0% 8.3% 5.6%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +560%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105%
~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
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +208.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +2173.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.4%
Contains more OtherOther +95.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fruit preserves Brown sugar
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 Fruit preserves Brown sugar Opinion
Calories 278kcal 380kcal Brown sugar
Protein 0.37g 0.12g Fruit preserves
Fats 0.07g 0g Fruit preserves
Vitamin C 8.8mg 0mg Fruit preserves
Net carbs 67.76g 98.09g Brown sugar
Carbs 68.86g 98.09g Brown sugar
Magnesium 4mg 9mg Brown sugar
Calcium 20mg 83mg Brown sugar
Potassium 77mg 133mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.49mg 0.71mg Brown sugar
Sugar 48.5g 97.02g Fruit preserves
Fiber 1.1g 0g Fruit preserves
Copper 0.1mg 0.047mg Fruit preserves
Zinc 0.06mg 0.03mg Fruit preserves
Phosphorus 19mg 4mg Fruit preserves
Sodium 32mg 28mg Brown sugar
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0mg Fruit preserves
Manganese 0.04mg 0.064mg Brown sugar
Selenium 2µg 1.2µg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B3 0.036mg 0.11mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0.132mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.041mg Brown sugar
Folate 11µg 1µg Fruit preserves
Choline 10.2mg 2.3mg Fruit preserves
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.038g 0g 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
Fruit preserves Brown sugar
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
6%
Fruit preserves
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Fruit preserves
11%
Brown sugar

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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/nutrients
  2. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.