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Fruit preserves vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between fruit preserves and eggs?

  • Eggs have more copper, selenium, choline, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and vitamin D than fruit preserves.
  • Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 211% higher.
  • Fruit preserves are lower in saturated fat.
  • Fruit preserves have a higher glycemic index (51) than eggs (0).

We used Jams and preserves and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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.
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%
Egg
Egg
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +53.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.6%
Contains more IronIron +142.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1900%
Contains more ZincZinc +1650%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +805.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1440%

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%
Egg
Egg
12
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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +758.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +6890%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +505%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +2780.4%

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
Egg
Egg
4
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6048.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3300%
Contains more FatsFats +15057.1%
Contains more WaterWater +144.9%
Contains more OtherOther +365.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 79%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Egg
Egg
2
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10628.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Egg
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruit preserves Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0.1mg 2mg 211%
Cholesterol 0mg 373mg 124%
Choline 10.2mg 293.8mg 52%
Selenium 2µg 30.8µg 52%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.11µg 46%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.513mg 34%
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 1.398mg 28%
Protein 0.37g 12.58g 24%
Carbs 68.86g 1.12g 23%
Phosphorus 19mg 172mg 22%
Vitamin A 0µg 149µg 17%
Fats 0.07g 10.61g 16%
Saturated fat 0.01g 3.267g 15%
Vitamin D 0IU 87IU 11%
Vitamin D 0µg 2.2µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.038g 4.077g 10%
Vitamin C 8.8mg 0mg 10%
Iron 0.49mg 1.19mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.414g 9%
Zinc 0.06mg 1.05mg 9%
Folate 11µg 44µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.121mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1.03mg 6%
Calories 278kcal 155kcal 6%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.066mg 4%
Sodium 32mg 124mg 4%
Fiber 1.1g 0g 4%
Calcium 20mg 50mg 3%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.026mg 1%
Potassium 77mg 126mg 1%
Magnesium 4mg 10mg 1%
Net carbs 67.76g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 48.5g 1.12g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.036mg 0.064mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.023mg 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 0.037mg 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.014mg 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruit preserves Egg
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
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Fruit preserves
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.257g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg 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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.