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Table salt vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between table salt and fruit preserves

  • Fruit preserves are richer than table salt in vitamin C, copper, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for table salt is 1684% higher.
  • Fruit preserves contain less sodium.
  • Table salt has a lower glycemic index than fruit preserves.

Food types used in this article are Salt, table and Jams and preserves.

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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 0.71% 7.2% 0.71% 12% 10% 2.7% 0% 5055% 13% 0.55%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +862.5%
Contains more IronIron +48.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1900%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 g
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more OtherOther +43291.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +15135%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Table salt Fruit preserves
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Fruit preserves DV% diff.
Sodium 38758mg 32mg 1684%
Carbs 0g 68.86g 23%
Calories 0kcal 278kcal 14%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.8mg 10%
Copper 0.03mg 0.1mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.076mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.1g 4%
Folate 0µg 11µg 3%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.04mg 3%
Phosphorus 0mg 19mg 3%
Selenium 0.1µg 2µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.02mg 2%
Choline 0mg 10.2mg 2%
Potassium 8mg 77mg 2%
Iron 0.33mg 0.49mg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.12mg 1%
Magnesium 1mg 4mg 1%
Protein 0g 0.37g 1%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.016mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.07g 0%
Net carbs 0g 67.76g N/A
Calcium 24mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 0g 48.5g N/A
Zinc 0.1mg 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.036mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.02mg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.01g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.038g 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.023mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.017mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.037mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.021mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.021mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.014mg 0%

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is better in case of low diet
Table salt Fruit preserves
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
0%
Table salt
6%
Fruit preserves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
10%
Fruit preserves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 38726mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/nutrients
  2. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.