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Fruit preserves vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fruit preserves and oatmeal

  • Fruit preserves have more vitamin C; however, oatmeal is richer in iron, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin A, phosphorus, and folate.
  • Oatmeal covers your daily iron needs 68% more than fruit preserves.
  • Oatmeal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of oatmeal is 79, while the glycemic index of fruit preserves is 51.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Jams and preserves and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +550%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more IronIron +1116.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +933.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +305.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1295%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150%

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%
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% 43% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +71.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +117%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1525%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8302.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1485%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1350%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +490.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +540.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1842.9%
Contains more WaterWater +175.8%
Contains more OtherOther +147.8%

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
22% 37% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +928.9%
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 Oatmeal
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruit preserves Oatmeal DV% diff.
Iron 0.49mg 5.96mg 68%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.558mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.29mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.26mg 20%
Vitamin B3 0.036mg 3.025mg 19%
Carbs 68.86g 11.67g 19%
Vitamin A 0µg 130µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.215mg 11%
Calories 278kcal 68kcal 11%
Vitamin C 8.8mg 0mg 10%
Phosphorus 19mg 77mg 8%
Folate 11µg 44µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0.317mg 6%
Calcium 20mg 80mg 6%
Selenium 2µg 5µg 5%
Zinc 0.06mg 0.62mg 5%
Magnesium 4mg 26mg 5%
Copper 0.1mg 0.066mg 4%
Starch 10.37g 4%
Protein 0.37g 2.37g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.426g 3%
Fats 0.07g 1.36g 2%
Fiber 1.1g 1.7g 2%
Choline 10.2mg 4.7mg 1%
Sodium 32mg 49mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.038g 0.391g 1%
Saturated fat 0.01g 0.226g 1%
Net carbs 67.76g 9.97g N/A
Potassium 77mg 61mg 0%
Sugar 48.5g 0.46g N/A
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.003g N/A
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.023mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.105mg 0%
Leucine 0.037mg 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 0.151mg 0%
Histidine 0.014mg 0.057mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruit preserves Oatmeal
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
26%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Fruit preserves
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.04g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.216g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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 ($)

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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.