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Fruit preserves vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fruit preserves and Spread

  • Fruit preserves have more Vitamin C, however, Spread is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , Vitamin B3, and Choline.
  • Spread covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 47% more than Fruit preserves.
  • Fruit preserves contain less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Jams and preserves and Sandwich spread, pork, beef.

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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
3
:
7
Spread
Spread
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Contains more Iron +61.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +210.5%
Contains more Potassium +42.9%
Contains more Zinc +1600%
Contains more Copper +30%
Contains more Selenium +385%
Fruit preserves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 19% 3% 9% 7% 5% 2% 34% 6% 11%
Spread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 6% 26% 10% 133% 28% 44% 4% 53%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Contains more Iron +61.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +210.5%
Contains more Potassium +42.9%
Contains more Zinc +1600%
Contains more Copper +30%
Contains more Selenium +385%

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
2
:
10
Spread
Spread
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1350%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +975%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4705.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2050%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +500%
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%
Spread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 35% 18% 0% 43% 31% 33% 26% 28% 2% 140% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1350%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +975%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4705.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2050%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
1
:
4
Spread
Spread
Contains more Carbs +476.7%
Contains more Protein +1970.3%
Contains more Fats +24671.4%
Contains more Water +97.8%
Contains more Other +1108.7%
Fruit preserves
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Spread
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 g
Contains more Carbs +476.7%
Contains more Protein +1970.3%
Contains more Fats +24671.4%
Contains more Water +97.8%
Contains more Other +1108.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
1
:
2
Spread
Spread
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19857.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Fruit preserves
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Spread
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 5.977 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.565 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19857.9%
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 Spread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruit preserves Spread Opinion
Net carbs 67.76g 11.74g Fruit preserves
Protein 0.37g 7.66g Spread
Fats 0.07g 17.34g Spread
Carbs 68.86g 11.94g Fruit preserves
Calories 278kcal 235kcal Fruit preserves
Sugar 48.5g 0g Spread
Fiber 1.1g 0.2g Fruit preserves
Calcium 20mg 12mg Fruit preserves
Iron 0.49mg 0.79mg Spread
Magnesium 4mg 8mg Spread
Phosphorus 19mg 59mg Spread
Potassium 77mg 110mg Spread
Sodium 32mg 1013mg Fruit preserves
Zinc 0.06mg 1.02mg Spread
Copper 0.1mg 0.13mg Spread
Manganese 0.04mg 0.026mg Fruit preserves
Selenium 2µg 9.7µg Spread
Vitamin A 0IU 87IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 26µg Spread
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1.74mg Spread
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Spread
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Spread
Vitamin C 8.8mg 0mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.172mg Spread
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.134mg Spread
Vitamin B3 0.036mg 1.73mg Spread
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0.43mg Spread
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.12mg Spread
Folate 11µg 2µg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.12µg Spread
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.082mg Spread
Threonine 0.023mg 0.334mg Spread
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.334mg Spread
Leucine 0.037mg 0.6mg Spread
Lysine 0.03mg 0.663mg Spread
Methionine 0.001mg 0.196mg Spread
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0.301mg Spread
Valine 0.021mg 0.356mg Spread
Histidine 0.014mg 0.279mg Spread
Cholesterol 0mg 38mg Fruit preserves
Saturated Fat 0.01g 5.977g Fruit preserves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.038g 7.584g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.565g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruit preserves Spread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
30%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Fruit preserves
33%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spread
Spread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spread
Spread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 981mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.967g)
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.