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Apricot jam vs. Almond joy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Apricot jam and Almond joy

  • Apricot jam is richer in Vitamin C, yet Almond joy is richer in Fiber, Phosphorus, Iron, Potassium, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Almond joy is 88% higher.
  • Apricot jam contains 13 times more Vitamin C than Almond joy. Apricot jam contains 8.8mg of Vitamin C, while Almond joy contains 0.7mg.
  • Apricot jam contains less Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Jams and preserves, apricot and Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 6% 6.8% 18% 33% 1.6% 1.3% 5.2% 5.2% 11%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 19% 22% 48% 0% 0% 48% 19% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +229.9%
Contains more IronIron +159.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3633.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 29% 12% 2.6% 0% 0% 5.1% 0.68% 1.2% 4.6% 0% 0% 0.75% 0.22%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 2.5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1157.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +388.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 35%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Water: 34.5 g
Other: 0.2 g
4% 27% 60% 8%
Protein: 4.13 g
Fats: 26.93 g
Carbs: 59.51 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more WaterWater +320.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +490%
Contains more FatsFats +13365%
Contains more OtherOther +515%
~equal in Carbs ~59.51g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
73% 22% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.59 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.26 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.18 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Almond joy
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apricot jam Almond joy Opinion
Calories 242kcal 479kcal Almond joy
Protein 0.7g 4.13g Almond joy
Fats 0.2g 26.93g Almond joy
Vitamin C 8.8mg 0.7mg Apricot jam
Net carbs 64.1g 54.51g Apricot jam
Carbs 64.4g 59.51g Apricot jam
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Apricot jam
Magnesium 4mg Apricot jam
Calcium 20mg 64mg Almond joy
Potassium 77mg 254mg Almond joy
Iron 0.49mg 1.27mg Almond joy
Sugar 43.4g 48.34g Apricot jam
Fiber 0.3g 5g Almond joy
Copper 0.1mg Apricot jam
Zinc 0.06mg Apricot jam
Phosphorus 3mg 112mg Almond joy
Sodium 40mg 142mg Apricot jam
Vitamin A 205IU 42IU Apricot jam
Vitamin A 10µg Apricot jam
Vitamin E 0.13mg Apricot jam
Manganese 0.04mg Apricot jam
Selenium 2µg 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
Choline 0.4mg Apricot jam
Saturated Fat 0.01g 17.59g Apricot jam
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 5.26g Almond joy
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.18g Almond joy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apricot jam Almond joy
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
4%
Apricot jam
0%
Almond joy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Apricot jam
16%
Almond joy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.58g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
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. Almond joy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167562/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.