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Apricot jam vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Apricot jam and Marshmallow

  • Apricot jam is higher than Marshmallow in Vitamin C.
  • Apricot jam contains 15 times more Potassium than Marshmallow. While Apricot jam contains 77mg of Potassium, Marshmallow contains only 5mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Apricot jam is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Jams and preserves, apricot and Candies, marshmallows.

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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 more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Iron +113%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +1440%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +17.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.097
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 1% 9% 2% 4% 1% 11% 2% 33% 2% 10%
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Iron +113%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +1440%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +17.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.097

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.7%
Equal in Folate - 1
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 2% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.7%
Equal in Folate - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +110.4%
Contains more Protein +157.1%
Contains more Carbs +26.2%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
64% 35%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Water: 34.5 g
Other: 0.2 g
2% 81% 16%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 81.3 g
Water: 16.4 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Water +110.4%
Contains more Protein +157.1%
Contains more Carbs +26.2%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Fats - 0.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
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.
Apricot jam Marshmallow
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apricot jam Marshmallow Opinion
Net carbs 64.1g 81.2g Marshmallow
Protein 0.7g 1.8g Marshmallow
Fats 0.2g 0.2g
Carbs 64.4g 81.3g Marshmallow
Calories 242kcal 318kcal Marshmallow
Sugar 43.4g 57.56g Apricot jam
Fiber 0.3g 0.1g Apricot jam
Calcium 20mg 3mg Apricot jam
Iron 0.49mg 0.23mg Apricot jam
Magnesium 4mg 2mg Apricot jam
Phosphorus 3mg 8mg Marshmallow
Potassium 77mg 5mg Apricot jam
Sodium 40mg 80mg Apricot jam
Zinc 0.06mg 0.04mg Apricot jam
Copper 0.1mg 0.097mg Apricot jam
Manganese 0.04mg 0.008mg Apricot jam
Selenium 2µg 1.7µg Apricot jam
Vitamin A 205IU 0IU Apricot jam
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Apricot jam
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0mg Apricot jam
Vitamin C 8.8mg 0mg Apricot jam
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.001mg Marshmallow
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.001mg Apricot jam
Vitamin B3 0.036mg 0.078mg Marshmallow
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0.005mg Apricot jam
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.003mg Apricot jam
Folate 1µg 1µg
Threonine 0.035mg Marshmallow
Isoleucine 0.028mg Marshmallow
Leucine 0.066mg Marshmallow
Lysine 0.077mg Marshmallow
Methionine 0.015mg Marshmallow
Phenylalanine 0.042mg Marshmallow
Valine 0.05mg Marshmallow
Histidine 0.017mg Marshmallow
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0.056g Apricot jam
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.08g Marshmallow
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.047g Marshmallow

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apricot jam Marshmallow
Low Fats diet Equal
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
0%
Marshmallow
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Apricot jam
7%
Marshmallow

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.046g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Marshmallow - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167995/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.