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Apricot jam vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Apricot jam and Fudge different?

  • Apricot jam is higher in Vitamin C, however, Fudge is richer in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Fudge is 32% higher.
  • Apricot jam has less Saturated Fat.

Jams and preserves, apricot and Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe 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.
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%
Fudge
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 15% 12% 66% 110% 30% 30% 5.9% 55% 14%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +145%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74%
Contains more IronIron +261.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +229%
Contains more ZincZinc +1750%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2266.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +955%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25%

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%
Fudge
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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 0% 9.5% 3.6% 0% 6.5% 20% 3.3% 8.4% 2.8% 11% 3.5% 3% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +2400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Fudge
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2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more WaterWater +251.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +241.4%
Contains more FatsFats +5105%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.7%
Contains more OtherOther +375%

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
Fudge
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.373 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.8%
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 Fudge
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apricot jam Fudge Opinion
Calories 242kcal 411kcal Fudge
Protein 0.7g 2.39g Fudge
Fats 0.2g 10.41g Fudge
Vitamin C 8.8mg 0mg Apricot jam
Net carbs 64.1g 74.74g Fudge
Carbs 64.4g 76.44g Fudge
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Apricot jam
Magnesium 4mg 36mg Fudge
Calcium 20mg 49mg Fudge
Potassium 77mg 134mg Fudge
Iron 0.49mg 1.77mg Fudge
Sugar 43.4g 73.12g Apricot jam
Fiber 0.3g 1.7g Fudge
Copper 0.1mg 0.329mg Fudge
Zinc 0.06mg 1.11mg Fudge
Phosphorus 3mg 71mg Fudge
Sodium 40mg 45mg Apricot jam
Vitamin A 205IU 159IU Apricot jam
Vitamin A 10µg 44µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.18mg Fudge
Manganese 0.04mg 0.422mg Fudge
Selenium 2µg 2.5µg Fudge
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.026mg Fudge
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.085mg Fudge
Vitamin B3 0.036mg 0.176mg Fudge
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0.14mg Fudge
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.012mg Apricot jam
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Fudge
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg Fudge
Folate 1µg 4µg Fudge
Trans Fat 0.165g Apricot jam
Choline 0.4mg 10mg Fudge
Saturated Fat 0.01g 6.448g Apricot jam
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 2.943g Fudge
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.373g Fudge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apricot jam Fudge
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
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Apricot jam
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.438g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/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.