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Apricot jam vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Apricot jam and Fruit preserves?

    We used Jams and preserves, apricot and Jams and preserves types in this comparison.

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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.
    Apricot jam
    Apricot jam
    0
    :
    2
    Fruit preserves
    Fruit preserves
    Contains more Phosphorus +533.3%
    Contains less Sodium -20%
    Equal in Calcium - 20
    Equal in Iron - 0.49
    Equal in Magnesium - 4
    Equal in Potassium - 77
    Equal in Zinc - 0.06
    Equal in Copper - 0.1
    Equal in Manganese - 0.04
    Equal in Selenium - 2
    Apricot jam
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 19% 3% 2% 7% 6% 2% 34% 6% 11%
    Fruit preserves
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 19% 3% 9% 7% 5% 2% 34% 6% 11%
    Contains more Phosphorus +533.3%
    Contains less Sodium -20%
    Equal in Calcium - 20
    Equal in Iron - 0.49
    Equal in Magnesium - 4
    Equal in Potassium - 77
    Equal in Zinc - 0.06
    Equal in Copper - 0.1
    Equal in Manganese - 0.04
    Equal in Selenium - 2

    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.
    Apricot jam
    Apricot jam
    2
    :
    3
    Fruit preserves
    Fruit preserves
    Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +245.5%
    Contains more Folate +1000%
    Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12
    Equal in Vitamin C - 8.8
    Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.036
    Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.02
    Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.02
    Apricot jam
    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%
    Fruit preserves
    Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 30% 4% 18% 1% 2% 5% 9% 0% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +245.5%
    Contains more Folate +1000%
    Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12
    Equal in Vitamin C - 8.8
    Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.036
    Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.02
    Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.02

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Apricot jam
    Apricot jam
    3
    :
    2
    Fruit preserves
    Fruit preserves
    Contains more Protein +89.2%
    Contains more Fats +185.7%
    Contains more Water +13.2%
    Contains more Other +15%
    Equal in Carbs - 68.86
    Apricot jam
    64% 35%
    Protein: 0.7 g
    Fats: 0.2 g
    Carbs: 64.4 g
    Water: 34.5 g
    Other: 0.2 g
    Fruit preserves
    69% 30%
    Protein: 0.37 g
    Fats: 0.07 g
    Carbs: 68.86 g
    Water: 30.47 g
    Other: 0.23 g
    Contains more Protein +89.2%
    Contains more Fats +185.7%
    Contains more Water +13.2%
    Contains more Other +15%
    Equal in Carbs - 68.86

    Fat Type Comparison

    Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Apricot jam
    Apricot jam
    0
    :
    1
    Fruit preserves
    Fruit preserves
    Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
    Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.01
    Apricot jam
    100%
    Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
    Fruit preserves
    21% 79%
    Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: 0.038 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
    Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
    Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.01

    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 Fruit preserves
    Lower in Sodium ok
    Lower in Glycemic Index ok
    Lower in Sugar ok
    Lower in Cholesterol Equal
    Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
    Lower in price Equal
    Rich in minerals Equal
    Rich in vitamins Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Apricot jam Fruit preserves Opinion
    Net carbs 64.1g 67.76g Fruit preserves
    Protein 0.7g 0.37g Apricot jam
    Fats 0.2g 0.07g Apricot jam
    Carbs 64.4g 68.86g Fruit preserves
    Calories 242kcal 278kcal Fruit preserves
    Sugar 43.4g 48.5g Apricot jam
    Fiber 0.3g 1.1g Fruit preserves
    Calcium 20mg 20mg
    Iron 0.49mg 0.49mg
    Magnesium 4mg 4mg
    Phosphorus 3mg 19mg Fruit preserves
    Potassium 77mg 77mg
    Sodium 40mg 32mg Fruit preserves
    Zinc 0.06mg 0.06mg
    Copper 0.1mg 0.1mg
    Manganese 0.04mg 0.04mg
    Selenium 2µg 2µg
    Vitamin A 205IU 0IU Apricot jam
    Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Apricot jam
    Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.12mg Apricot jam
    Vitamin C 8.8mg 8.8mg
    Vitamin B1 0mg 0.016mg Fruit preserves
    Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.076mg Fruit preserves
    Vitamin B3 0.036mg 0.036mg
    Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0.02mg
    Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.02mg
    Folate 1µg 11µg Fruit preserves
    Tryptophan 0.008mg Fruit preserves
    Threonine 0.023mg Fruit preserves
    Isoleucine 0.017mg Fruit preserves
    Leucine 0.037mg Fruit preserves
    Lysine 0.03mg Fruit preserves
    Methionine 0.001mg Fruit preserves
    Phenylalanine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
    Valine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
    Histidine 0.014mg Fruit preserves
    Saturated Fat 0.01g 0.01g
    Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.038g Fruit preserves

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    is better in case of low diet
    Apricot jam Fruit preserves
    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
    5%
    Apricot jam
    6%
    Fruit preserves
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    9%
    Apricot jam
    10%
    Fruit preserves

    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Fruit preserves
    Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Fruit preserves
    Fruit preserves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Apricot jam
    Apricot jam is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.01 g)
    Which food is cheaper?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    ?
    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.
    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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.