Fruit preserves vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between fruit preserves and English muffins?
- Fruit preserves are richer in vitamin C, while English muffins are higher in phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, folate, fiber, and vitamin B2.
- English muffins' daily need coverage for sodium is 19% higher.
- English muffins have 88 times less vitamin C than fruit preserves. Fruit preserves have 8.8mg of vitamin C, while English muffins have 0.1mg.
- Fruit preserves are lower in sodium.
- English muffins have a higher glycemic index (77) than fruit preserves (51).
We used Jams and preserves and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +425% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +160% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +70.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1066.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +600% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +792.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +8700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1031.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +102.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +2130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +115% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +236.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.37 g
Fats:
0.07 g
Carbs:
68.86 g
Water:
30.47 g
Other:
0.23 g
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1981.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2471.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +38.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +943.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +694.7% |
| 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 32mg | 464mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 19mg | 133mg | 16% |
| Protein | 0.37g | 7.7g | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 0.181mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.357mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.036mg | 1.566mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 8.8mg | 0.1mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.02mg | 0.446mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 68.86g | 46g | 8% |
| Folate | 11µg | 37µg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.06mg | 0.7mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.888g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.154mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 2.7g | 6% |
| Iron | 0.49mg | 0.89mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 4mg | 21mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 20mg | 52mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.129mg | 3% |
| Fats | 0.07g | 1.8g | 3% |
| Choline | 10.2mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg | 2% |
| Calories | 278kcal | 235kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02mg | 0.043mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 77mg | 131mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.01g | 0.259g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.038g | 0.302g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 67.76g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 48.5g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.023mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.017mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.037mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.03mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.021mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.021mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
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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
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14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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30%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 432mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.249g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit preserves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.5g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.