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Sorghum syrup vs. Apricot jam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sorghum syrup and Apricot jam

  • Sorghum syrup is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, yet Apricot jam is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Sorghum syrup is 65% higher.

Food types used in this article are Syrups, sorghum and Jams and preserves, apricot.

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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 +650%
Contains more Iron +675.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2400%
Contains more Phosphorus +1766.7%
Contains more Potassium +1198.7%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +583.3%
Contains more Copper +30%
Contains more Manganese +3725%
Contains more Selenium +17.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 143% 72% 24% 89% 2% 12% 44% 200% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 19% 3% 2% 7% 6% 2% 34% 6% 11%
Contains more Calcium +650%
Contains more Iron +675.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2400%
Contains more Phosphorus +1766.7%
Contains more Potassium +1198.7%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +583.3%
Contains more Copper +30%
Contains more Manganese +3725%
Contains more Selenium +17.6%

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 B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +604.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3920%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3250%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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% 25% 36% 2% 49% 155% 0% 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 13% 3% 0% 30% 0% 6% 1% 2% 5% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +604.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3920%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3250%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +16.3%
Contains more Other +1100%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +52%
75% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 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 Carbs +16.3%
Contains more Other +1100%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +52%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sorghum syrup Apricot jam Opinion
Net carbs 74.9g 64.1g Sorghum syrup
Protein 0g 0.7g Apricot jam
Fats 0g 0.2g Apricot jam
Carbs 74.9g 64.4g Sorghum syrup
Calories 290kcal 242kcal Sorghum syrup
Sugar 74.9g 43.4g Apricot jam
Fiber 0g 0.3g Apricot jam
Calcium 150mg 20mg Sorghum syrup
Iron 3.8mg 0.49mg Sorghum syrup
Magnesium 100mg 4mg Sorghum syrup
Phosphorus 56mg 3mg Sorghum syrup
Potassium 1000mg 77mg Sorghum syrup
Sodium 8mg 40mg Sorghum syrup
Zinc 0.41mg 0.06mg Sorghum syrup
Copper 0.13mg 0.1mg Sorghum syrup
Manganese 1.53mg 0.04mg Sorghum syrup
Selenium 1.7µg 2µg Apricot jam
Vitamin A 0IU 205IU Apricot jam
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Apricot jam
Vitamin E 0mg 0.13mg Apricot jam
Vitamin C 0mg 8.8mg Apricot jam
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.022mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.036mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.02mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.02mg Sorghum syrup
Folate 0µg 1µg Apricot jam
Saturated Fat 0g 0.01g Sorghum syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sorghum syrup 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
22%
Sorghum syrup
5%
Apricot jam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Sorghum syrup
9%
Apricot jam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.5g)
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 vitamins?
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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. Sorghum syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169662/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.