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Fruit preserves vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fruit preserves and Chocolate different?

  • Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, Potassium, and Vitamin B12 than Fruit preserves.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Chocolate is 103% higher.
  • Fruit preserves have less Saturated Fat.

Jams and preserves and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids are the varieties used in this article.

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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
0
:
10
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Calcium +180%
Contains more Iron +1536.7%
Contains more Magnesium +3550%
Contains more Phosphorus +984.2%
Contains more Potassium +626%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +3250%
Contains more Copper +928%
Contains more Manganese +3447.5%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Fruit preserves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 19% 3% 9% 7% 5% 2% 34% 6% 11%
Chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Calcium +180%
Contains more Iron +1536.7%
Contains more Magnesium +3550%
Contains more Phosphorus +984.2%
Contains more Potassium +626%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +3250%
Contains more Copper +928%
Contains more Manganese +3447.5%
Contains more Selenium +50%

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
4
:
8
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1913.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1385%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110%
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%
Chocolate
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1913.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1385%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
2
:
3
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Carbs +12.6%
Contains more Water +3041.2%
Contains more Protein +1218.9%
Contains more Fats +44585.7%
Contains more Other +639.1%
Fruit preserves
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Chocolate
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Carbs +12.6%
Contains more Water +3041.2%
Contains more Protein +1218.9%
Contains more Fats +44585.7%
Contains more Other +639.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
1
:
2
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25005.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Fruit preserves
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Chocolate
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25005.3%
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 Chocolate
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruit preserves Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 67.76g 54.17g Fruit preserves
Protein 0.37g 4.88g Chocolate
Fats 0.07g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 68.86g 61.17g Fruit preserves
Calories 278kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Sugar 48.5g 47.9g Chocolate
Fiber 1.1g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 20mg 56mg Chocolate
Iron 0.49mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 4mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 19mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 77mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 32mg 24mg Chocolate
Zinc 0.06mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.1mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.04mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 2µg 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 8.8mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.025mg Chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.05mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B3 0.036mg 0.725mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.042mg Chocolate
Folate 11µg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 0µg 8.1µg Chocolate
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
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Fruit preserves
Trans Fat 0.112g Fruit preserves
Saturated Fat 0.01g 18.519g Fruit preserves
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.038g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruit preserves Chocolate
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
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Fruit preserves
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.509g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.