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Apricot jam vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between apricot jam and ice cream

  • Apricot jam is richer in vitamin C and copper, yet ice cream is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin A, vitamin B5, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for ice cream is 34% higher.
  • Apricot jam contains 15 times more vitamin C than ice cream. Apricot jam contains 8.8mg of vitamin C, while ice cream contains 0.6mg.
  • Apricot jam contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Jams and preserves, apricot and Ice creams, vanilla.

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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 10% 38% 18% 3.4% 7.7% 19% 45% 10% 1% 9.8%
Contains more IronIron +444.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +334.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +540%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +158.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1050%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3400%
~equal in Selenium ~1.8µg

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% 3.3% 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% 39% 6% 3% 10% 55% 2.2% 35% 11% 49% 0.75% 3.8% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1080%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +990.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2805%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +6400%

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% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +172.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +400%
Contains more FatsFats +5400%
Contains more WaterWater +76.8%
Contains more OtherOther +350%

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
66% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.452 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 Ice cream
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apricot jam Ice cream DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.01g 6.79g 31%
Fats 0.2g 11g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.24mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.39µg 16%
Cholesterol 0mg 44mg 15%
Phosphorus 3mg 105mg 15%
Carbs 64.4g 23.6g 14%
Vitamin A 10µg 118µg 12%
Calcium 20mg 128mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0.581mg 11%
Vitamin C 8.8mg 0.6mg 9%
Copper 0.1mg 0.023mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 2.969g 7%
Protein 0.7g 3.5g 6%
Zinc 0.06mg 0.69mg 6%
Choline 0.4mg 26mg 5%
Iron 0.49mg 0.09mg 5%
Potassium 77mg 199mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.452g 3%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.041mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.048mg 2%
Calories 242kcal 207kcal 2%
Fiber 0.3g 0.7g 2%
Sodium 40mg 80mg 2%
Magnesium 4mg 14mg 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.008mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.036mg 0.116mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU 1%
Folate 1µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.3mg 1%
Net carbs 64.1g 22.9g N/A
Sugar 43.4g 21.22g N/A
Selenium 2µg 1.8µg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.146mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0%
Leucine 0.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.258mg 0%
Methionine 0.081mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apricot jam Ice cream
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
18%
Ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Apricot jam
16%
Ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.78g)
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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.