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Fruit preserves vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fruit preserves and Caramel

  • Fruit preserves have more Vitamin C, and Copper, while Caramel have more Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Calcium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Caramel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 14% higher.
  • Caramel contains 22 times less Vitamin C than Fruit preserves. Fruit preserves contain 8.8mg of Vitamin C, while Caramel contains 0.4mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fruit preserves are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Jams and preserves and Candies, caramels.

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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.
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
5
:
5
Caramel
Caramel
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains less Sodium -86.9%
Contains more Copper +455.6%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +590%
Contains more Magnesium +325%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Potassium +177.9%
Contains more Zinc +633.3%
Equal in Selenium - 1.8
Fruit preserves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 19% 3% 9% 7% 5% 2% 34% 6% 11%
Caramel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains less Sodium -86.9%
Contains more Copper +455.6%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +590%
Contains more Magnesium +325%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Potassium +177.9%
Contains more Zinc +633.3%
Equal in Selenium - 1.8

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.
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
2
:
9
Caramel
Caramel
Contains more Vitamin C +2100%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +543.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Caramel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +2100%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +543.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
1
:
4
Caramel
Caramel
Contains more Water +258.5%
Contains more Protein +1143.2%
Contains more Fats +11471.4%
Contains more Carbs +11.8%
Contains more Other +682.6%
Fruit preserves
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Caramel
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Water +258.5%
Contains more Protein +1143.2%
Contains more Fats +11471.4%
Contains more Carbs +11.8%
Contains more Other +682.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
1
:
2
Caramel
Caramel
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3957.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Fruit preserves
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Caramel
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3957.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%

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 Caramel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Fruit preserves Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 67.76g 77g Caramel
Protein 0.37g 4.6g Caramel
Fats 0.07g 8.1g Caramel
Carbs 68.86g 77g Caramel
Calories 278kcal 382kcal Caramel
Sugar 48.5g 65.5g Fruit preserves
Fiber 1.1g 0g Fruit preserves
Calcium 20mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 0.49mg 0.14mg Fruit preserves
Magnesium 4mg 17mg Caramel
Phosphorus 19mg 114mg Caramel
Potassium 77mg 214mg Caramel
Sodium 32mg 245mg Fruit preserves
Zinc 0.06mg 0.44mg Caramel
Copper 0.1mg 0.018mg Fruit preserves
Manganese 0.04mg 0.011mg Fruit preserves
Selenium 2µg 1.8µg Fruit preserves
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin C 8.8mg 0.4mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.036mg 0.148mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.056mg Caramel
Folate 11µg 4µg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.023mg 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.037mg 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.03mg 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.001mg 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.021mg 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.014mg 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Fruit preserves
Saturated Fat 0.01g 2.476g Fruit preserves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.038g 1.542g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.478g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruit preserves Caramel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Fruit preserves
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/nutrients
  2. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.