Jams and preserves vs Syrups, malt
Side by side, per 100 g, from the same USDA reference data.
Syrups, malt has more — 318 calories per 100 g against 278 for jams and preserves, a difference of 40 kcal (14% more). On protein it is Jams and preserves 0.4 g versus syrups, malt 6.2 g per 100 g.
Nutrient by nutrient, per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Jams and preserves | Syrups, malt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 278 kcal | 318 kcal | 40 kcal |
| Protein | 0.4 g | 6.2 g | 5.8 g |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0.0 g | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 68.9 g | 71.3 g | 2.4 g |
| Fibre | 1.1 g | 0.0 g | 1.1 g |
| Sugars | 48.5 g | 71.3 g | 22.8 g |
| Sodium | 32.0 mg | 35.0 mg | 3.0 mg |
| Potassium | 77.0 mg | 320.0 mg | 243.0 mg |
| Calcium | 20.0 mg | 61.0 mg | 41.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 1.0 mg | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8.8 mg | 0.0 mg | 8.8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg | equal |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | equal |
| Water | 30.5 g | 21.1 g | 9.4 g |
Highlighted cells are the higher of the two. "Higher" is not automatically "better" — it depends entirely on what you are trying to do.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.