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Apricot jam vs. Honey — Health Impact and Nutrition Comparison

Article author photo Sveta Badalyan by Sveta Badalyan | Last updated on June 30, 2023
Medically reviewed by Igor Bussel Article author photo Igor Bussel
Apricot jam
vs
Honey

Summary

In summary, honey is high in calories, whereas apricot jam contains more vitamin C and has a higher GI index. Honey and apricot jam are not good sources of proteins, fats, or vitamins, but both are high in carbs.

Table of contents

  1. Introduction
    1. Appearance
      1. Nutrition
        1. Macronutrients
          1. Calories
            1. Protein
              1. Carbohydrates
                1.   Fats
                  1. Flavonoid Compounds
                    1. Vitamins
                      1. Minerals
                        1. Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load
                          1. Acidity
                          2. Health Benefits
                            1. Diabetes
                              1. Cancer
                              2. Sources.

                                Introduction

                                In summary, honey is high in calories, whereas apricot jam contains more vitamin C and has a higher GI index. Honey and apricot jam are not good sources of proteins, fats, or vitamins, but both are high in carbs.

                                Appearance

                                Honey is a natural sweetener. It has a thick sticky texture. Honey has a mild or strong flavor. Darker honey often has a strong flavor than lighter honey, in general.

                                Apricot jam has a sweet flavor and thick texture. It has a mild flavor, which makes it suitable for savory and sweet meals. You can use apricot jam for cooking and baking.

                                Nutrition

                                In this part of the article, we will compare the nutritional values of honey and apricot jam. 

                                Macronutrients

                                Overall, honey and apricot jam contain fewer amounts of proteins and fats. Honey's primary component is carbohydrates, which account for 95-97% of its dry weight(1). 

                                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
                                Honey
                                Honey
                                1
                                82% 17%
                                Protein: 0.3 g
                                Fats: 0 g
                                Carbs: 82.4 g
                                Water: 17.1 g
                                Other: 0.2 g
                                Contains more ProteinProtein +133.3%
                                Contains more FatsFats +∞%
                                Contains more WaterWater +101.8%
                                Contains more CarbsCarbs +28%
                                ~equal in Other ~0.2g

                                Calories

                                Honey is higher in calories. Honey provides 304 calories per hundred grams, whereas apricot jam contains 242 calories.

                                Protein

                                Apricot jam and honey contain less protein. Both have less than 1g of protein.

                                Carbohydrates

                                Honey is higher in carbs compared to apricot jam. Honey provides 82.4g of carbs, whereas apricot jam contains 64.4g. The primary sugars in honey are monosaccharides: fructose and glucose. 

                                Honey also contains a small amount of disaccharides, such as sucrose, galactose, and trisaccharides(1).

                                Honey and apricot jam are cholesterol-free.

                                Carbohydrate type comparison

                                Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
                                Honey
                                Honey
                                0
                                44% 50% 2% 4%
                                Starch: 0 g
                                Sucrose: 0.89 g
                                Glucose: 35.75 g
                                Fructose: 40.94 g
                                Lactose: 0 g
                                Maltose: 1.44 g
                                Galactose: 3.1 g
                                 

                                  Fats

                                Apricot jam provides only 0.2g of fats, whereas honey does not contain it.

                                 

                                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
                                Honey
                                Honey
                                1
                                Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -100%
                                ~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0g
                                ~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0g

                                Flavonoid Compounds

                                The most flavonoid compounds in honey are Luteolin, Quercetin, and Myricetin. Apricot jam, on the other hand, contains more Kaempferol and Catechin(2).

                                Vitamins

                                Honey and apricot jam are not good sources of vitamins. 

                                Apricot jam contains high levels of vitamin C. Apricot jam contains 8.8mg of vitamin C, whereas honey only 0.5mg. 

                                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%
                                Honey
                                Honey
                                6
                                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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 8.8% 2.3% 4.1% 5.5% 0% 0% 1.5% 1.2%
                                Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1660%
                                Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
                                Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
                                Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.7%
                                Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +236.1%
                                Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +240%
                                Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20%
                                Contains more FolateFolate +100%
                                Contains more CholineCholine +450%
                                ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
                                ~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0mg
                                ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
                                ~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

                                Minerals

                                Honey is not a good source of minerals. 

                                Honey provides 5.5 times more choline and ten times less sodium. Apricot jam contains three times more calcium and 1.5 times more potassium.

                                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%
                                Honey
                                Honey
                                4
                                Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 1.8% 4.6% 16% 12% 6% 1.7% 0.52% 10% 4.4%
                                Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
                                Contains more CalciumCalcium +233.3%
                                Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.1%
                                Contains more IronIron +16.7%
                                Contains more CopperCopper +177.8%
                                Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150%
                                Contains more ZincZinc +266.7%
                                Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.3%
                                Contains less SodiumSodium -90%
                                Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%

                                Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load

                                The glycemic index of honey is 61. The glycemic index of apricot jam is 69. On the other hand, apricot jam is a low-GL food, whereas honey is a medium-GL food(3). The glycemic load of honey is 11.

                                Acidity

                                The pH value of honey is 3.9, whereas apricot has a pH of 3.69(4)(5). Both are acidic. Another way to measure the acidity of foods is the potential renal acid load (PRAL). The PRAL value of honey is -0.9, whereas apricot jam has a PRAL of -1.5. It means that both are alkaline-forming.

                                Health Benefits

                                Diabetes

                                The study showed that apricot jam is optimal for people with diabetes mellitus, glucose intolerance, and obesity. Moreover, the sugar-free apricot jam with white bread did not affect postprandial glycemic reactions. As apricot jam is a low Gl-food, it is a good option for long-term glycemic control(3).

                                Honey has antidiabetic effects too. It can cause a lower elevation of plasma glucose level (PGL). Honey also can reduce the complications of diabetes(6). 

                                Cancer

                                Honey has antimetastatic, antiproliferative, cytotoxic, and anticancer effects. It can decrease the risk of breast, liver, and colorectal cancer(7).

                                Honey has been shown to inhibit cell proliferation, induce apoptosis, alter cell cycle progression, and cause mitochondrial membrane depolarization in several cancer cells, such as skin cancer cells, cervical cancer cells, endometrial cancer cells, and prostate cancer cells(1).

                                Apricot induces apoptosis, programmed cell death, and autophagy. Apricot jam, on the other hand, has anti-neoplastic effects on gastric, breast, and colon cancers and hepatocellular carcinoma(8). 

                                Sources.

                                1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5424551/
                                2. https://www.ars.usda.gov/arsuserfiles/80400525/data/flav/flav_r03.pdf
                                3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9574874/
                                4. https://www.clemson.edu/extension/food/food2market/documents/ph_of_common_foods.pdf
                                5. https://www.walshmedicalmedia.com/open-access/functional-properties-and-preparation-of-diet-apricot-jam-2157-7110-1000475.pdf
                                6. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5817209/#:~:text=In%20diabetic%20patients%2C%20honey%20compared,and%20CRP%20in%20normal%20subjects.
                                7. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24566317/#:~:text=Honey%20is%20highly%20cytotoxic%20against,%2C%20promotion%2C%20and%20progression%20stages.
                                8. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9370680/

                                   
                                Article author photo Sveta Badalyan
                                Education: General Medicine at YSMU
                                Last updated: June 30, 2023
                                Medically reviewed by Igor Bussel

                                Infographic

                                Apricot jam vs Honey infographic
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                                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 Honey
                                Lower in Sodium ok
                                Lower in Saturated Fat ok
                                Lower in Glycemic Index ok
                                Lower in Sugar ok
                                Lower in price ok
                                Rich in minerals ok
                                Lower in Cholesterol Equal
                                Rich in vitamins Equal

                                All nutrients comparison - raw data values

                                Nutrient Apricot jam Honey Opinion
                                Calories 242kcal 304kcal Honey
                                Protein 0.7g 0.3g Apricot jam
                                Fats 0.2g 0g Apricot jam
                                Vitamin C 8.8mg 0.5mg Apricot jam
                                Net carbs 64.1g 82.2g Honey
                                Carbs 64.4g 82.4g Honey
                                Magnesium 4mg 2mg Apricot jam
                                Calcium 20mg 6mg Apricot jam
                                Potassium 77mg 52mg Apricot jam
                                Iron 0.49mg 0.42mg Apricot jam
                                Sugar 43.4g 82.12g Apricot jam
                                Fiber 0.3g 0.2g Apricot jam
                                Copper 0.1mg 0.036mg Apricot jam
                                Zinc 0.06mg 0.22mg Honey
                                Phosphorus 3mg 4mg Honey
                                Sodium 40mg 4mg Honey
                                Vitamin A 205IU 0IU Apricot jam
                                Vitamin A 10µg 0µg Apricot jam
                                Vitamin E 0.13mg 0mg Apricot jam
                                Manganese 0.04mg 0.08mg Honey
                                Selenium 2µg 0.8µg Apricot jam
                                Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.038mg Honey
                                Vitamin B3 0.036mg 0.121mg Honey
                                Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0.068mg Honey
                                Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.024mg Honey
                                Folate 1µg 2µg Honey
                                Choline 0.4mg 2.2mg Honey
                                Saturated Fat 0.01g 0g Honey
                                Tryptophan 0.004mg Honey
                                Threonine 0.004mg Honey
                                Isoleucine 0.008mg Honey
                                Leucine 0.01mg Honey
                                Lysine 0.008mg Honey
                                Methionine 0.001mg Honey
                                Phenylalanine 0.011mg Honey
                                Valine 0.009mg Honey
                                Histidine 0.001mg Honey
                                Fructose 40.94g Honey

                                Which food is preferable for your diet?

                                ok
                                ok
                                is better in case of low diet
                                Apricot jam Honey
                                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
                                2%
                                Honey
                                Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
                                9%
                                Apricot jam
                                6%
                                Honey

                                Comparison summary

                                Which food contains less Sodium?
                                Honey
                                Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
                                Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
                                Honey
                                Honey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
                                Which food is lower in glycemic index?
                                Honey
                                Honey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
                                Which food is lower in Sugar?
                                Apricot jam
                                Apricot jam is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.72g)
                                Which food is cheaper?
                                Apricot jam
                                Apricot jam is cheaper (difference - $3)
                                Which food is richer in minerals?
                                Apricot jam
                                Apricot jam is relatively richer in minerals
                                Which food contains less Cholesterol?
                                ?
                                The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
                                Which food is richer in vitamins?
                                ?
                                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. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/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.