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Apricot jam vs. Pectin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Apricot jam and Pectin different?

  • Apricot jam is higher in Vitamin C, however, Pectin is richer in Copper, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Pectin is 36% higher.
  • Apricot jam has less Sodium.

Jams and preserves, apricot and Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +1000%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +453.1%
Contains more Zinc +683.3%
Contains more Copper +320%
Contains more Manganese +75%
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 3% 102% 1% 1% 1% 27% 13% 140% 10% 0%
Contains more Calcium +185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +1000%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +453.1%
Contains more Zinc +683.3%
Contains more Copper +320%
Contains more Manganese +75%

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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Pectin
Contains more Vitamin A +6733.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +450%
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 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 14% 1% 7% 3% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +6733.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +450%
Equal in Folate - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +133.3%
Contains more Water +296.6%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +40.4%
Contains more Other +50%
64% 35%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Water: 34.5 g
Other: 0.2 g
90% 9%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 8.7 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +133.3%
Contains more Water +296.6%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +40.4%
Contains more Other +50%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
33% 7% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80%
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 Pectin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apricot jam Pectin Opinion
Net carbs 64.1g 81.8g Pectin
Protein 0.7g 0.3g Apricot jam
Fats 0.2g 0.3g Pectin
Carbs 64.4g 90.4g Pectin
Calories 242kcal 325kcal Pectin
Sugar 43.4g Pectin
Fiber 0.3g 8.6g Pectin
Calcium 20mg 7mg Apricot jam
Iron 0.49mg 2.71mg Pectin
Magnesium 4mg 1mg Apricot jam
Phosphorus 3mg 2mg Apricot jam
Potassium 77mg 7mg Apricot jam
Sodium 40mg 200mg Apricot jam
Zinc 0.06mg 0.47mg Pectin
Copper 0.1mg 0.42mg Pectin
Manganese 0.04mg 0.07mg Pectin
Selenium 2µg 0µg Apricot jam
Vitamin A 205IU 3IU Apricot jam
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Apricot jam
Vitamin E 0.13mg Apricot jam
Vitamin C 8.8mg 0mg Apricot jam
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.008mg Pectin
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.06mg Pectin
Vitamin B3 0.036mg 0.005mg Apricot jam
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0.11mg Pectin
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.01mg Apricot jam
Folate 1µg 1µg
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0.05g Apricot jam
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.01g Pectin
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.09g Pectin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apricot jam Pectin
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%
Pectin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Apricot jam
29%
Pectin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam contains less Sodium (difference - 160mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Apricot jam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170645/nutrients
  2. Pectin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168821/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.