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Apricot jam vs. Dove milk chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Apricot jam and Dove milk chocolate

  • Apricot jam has more Vitamin C, however, Dove milk chocolate is higher in Calcium, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Dove milk chocolate covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 96% more than Apricot jam.
  • Apricot jam has 11 times more Vitamin C than Dove milk chocolate. While Apricot jam has 8.8mg of Vitamin C, Dove milk chocolate has only 0.8mg.
  • Apricot jam has less Sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Jams and preserves, apricot and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, DOVE Milk Chocolate.

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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 Sodium -36.5%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +126.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 19% 3% 2% 7% 6% 2% 34% 6% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 42% 0% 0% 0% 9% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -36.5%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +126.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin A +42.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 3% 0% 30% 0% 6% 1% 2% 5% 1% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin A +42.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2042.9%
Contains more Protein +748.6%
Contains more Fats +15760%
Contains more Other +375%
Equal in Carbs - 59.78
64% 35%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Water: 34.5 g
Other: 0.2 g
6% 32% 60%
Protein: 5.94 g
Fats: 31.72 g
Carbs: 59.78 g
Water: 1.61 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Water +2042.9%
Contains more Protein +748.6%
Contains more Fats +15760%
Contains more Other +375%
Equal in Carbs - 59.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 19.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Apricot jam Dove milk chocolate
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apricot jam Dove milk chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 64.1g 57.38g Apricot jam
Protein 0.7g 5.94g Dove milk chocolate
Fats 0.2g 31.72g Dove milk chocolate
Carbs 64.4g 59.78g Apricot jam
Calories 242kcal 546kcal Dove milk chocolate
Sugar 43.4g 55.45g Apricot jam
Fiber 0.3g 2.4g Dove milk chocolate
Calcium 20mg 160mg Dove milk chocolate
Iron 0.49mg 1.11mg Dove milk chocolate
Magnesium 4mg Apricot jam
Phosphorus 3mg Apricot jam
Potassium 77mg Apricot jam
Sodium 40mg 63mg Apricot jam
Zinc 0.06mg Apricot jam
Copper 0.1mg Apricot jam
Manganese 0.04mg Apricot jam
Selenium 2µg Apricot jam
Vitamin A 205IU 292IU Dove milk chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 10µg Apricot jam
Vitamin E 0.13mg Apricot jam
Vitamin C 8.8mg 0.8mg Apricot jam
Vitamin B2 0.022mg Apricot jam
Vitamin B3 0.036mg Apricot jam
Vitamin B5 0.02mg Apricot jam
Vitamin B6 0.02mg Apricot jam
Folate 1µg Apricot jam
Cholesterol 0mg 18mg Apricot jam
Trans Fat 0.246g Apricot jam
Saturated Fat 0.01g 19.24g Apricot jam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Apricot jam Dove milk chocolate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
5%
Apricot jam
2%
Dove milk chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Apricot jam
10%
Dove milk chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dove milk chocolate
Dove milk chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.23g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Apricot jam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170645/nutrients
  2. Dove milk chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168804/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.