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Icing vs. Apricot jam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Icing and Apricot jam different?

  • Icing is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, Vitamin E , Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Apricot jam is richer in Copper, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Icing is 22% higher.
  • Apricot jam has less Saturated Fat.

Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat and Jams and preserves, apricot 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 Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Iron +206.3%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +126.5%
Contains less Sodium -78.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1900%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 19% 3% 2% 7% 6% 2% 34% 6% 11%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Iron +206.3%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +126.5%
Contains less Sodium -78.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Icing
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Contains more Vitamin E +1076.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1272.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +511.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +175%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +1076.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1272.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +511.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +175%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +8015%
Contains more Other +305%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +128.9%
Equal in Carbs - 64.4
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
64% 35%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Water: 34.5 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Fats +8015%
Contains more Other +305%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +128.9%
Equal in Carbs - 64.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Icing Apricot jam Opinion
Net carbs 67.89g 64.1g Icing
Protein 0g 0.7g Apricot jam
Fats 16.23g 0.2g Icing
Carbs 67.89g 64.4g Icing
Calories 418kcal 242kcal Icing
Sugar 63.1g 43.4g Apricot jam
Fiber 0g 0.3g Apricot jam
Calcium 3mg 20mg Apricot jam
Iron 0.16mg 0.49mg Apricot jam
Magnesium 1mg 4mg Apricot jam
Phosphorus 18mg 3mg Icing
Potassium 34mg 77mg Apricot jam
Sodium 184mg 40mg Apricot jam
Zinc 0.07mg 0.06mg Icing
Copper 0mg 0.1mg Apricot jam
Manganese 0mg 0.04mg Apricot jam
Selenium 0.1µg 2µg Apricot jam
Vitamin A 0IU 205IU Apricot jam
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Apricot jam
Vitamin E 1.53mg 0.13mg Icing
Vitamin C 0mg 8.8mg Apricot jam
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0mg Icing
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.022mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.036mg Icing
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.02mg Icing
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.02mg Apricot jam
Folate 8µg 1µg Icing
Vitamin K 13µg 0µg Icing
Saturated Fat 2.974g 0.01g Apricot jam
Monounsaturated Fat 4.86g 0g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g 0g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Icing Apricot jam
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
12%
Icing
5%
Apricot jam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Icing
9%
Apricot jam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Icing
Icing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.964g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/nutrients
  2. Apricot jam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170645/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.