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Fruit preserves vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fruit preserves and Corn syrup?

  • Fruit preserves have more Vitamin C, Copper, and Vitamin B2 than Corn syrup.
  • Fruit preserves are lower in Sugar.

We used Jams and preserves and Syrups, corn, dark types in this comparison.

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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
7
:
3
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +32.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.7%
Contains more Potassium +75%
Contains less Sodium -79.4%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +88.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Selenium +45%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Fruit preserves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 19% 3% 9% 7% 5% 2% 34% 6% 11%
Corn syrup
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +32.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.7%
Contains more Potassium +75%
Contains less Sodium -79.4%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +88.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Selenium +45%
Equal in Calcium - 18

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
7
:
1
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15%
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%
Corn syrup
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 2% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
3
:
2
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +38.4%
Contains more Carbs +12.7%
Contains more Other +73.9%
Fruit preserves
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Corn syrup
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +38.4%
Contains more Carbs +12.7%
Contains more Other +73.9%

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 Corn syrup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruit preserves Corn syrup Opinion
Net carbs 67.76g 77.59g Corn syrup
Protein 0.37g 0g Fruit preserves
Fats 0.07g 0g Fruit preserves
Carbs 68.86g 77.59g Corn syrup
Calories 278kcal 286kcal Corn syrup
Sugar 48.5g 77.59g Fruit preserves
Fiber 1.1g 0g Fruit preserves
Calcium 20mg 18mg Fruit preserves
Iron 0.49mg 0.37mg Fruit preserves
Magnesium 4mg 8mg Corn syrup
Phosphorus 19mg 11mg Fruit preserves
Potassium 77mg 44mg Fruit preserves
Sodium 32mg 155mg Fruit preserves
Zinc 0.06mg 0.04mg Fruit preserves
Copper 0.1mg 0.053mg Fruit preserves
Manganese 0.04mg 0.1mg Corn syrup
Selenium 2µg 2.9µg Corn syrup
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin C 8.8mg 0mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.011mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.009mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B3 0.036mg 0.02mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0.023mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.009mg Fruit preserves
Folate 11µg 0µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.038g 0g Fruit preserves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruit preserves Corn syrup
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
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Fruit preserves
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.