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Apricot jam vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Apricot jam and Maple sugar different?

  • Apricot jam is higher in Vitamin C, however, Maple sugar is richer in Manganese, Zinc, Iron, Calcium, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Maple sugar is 191% higher.
  • Apricot jam has less Sugar.

Jams and preserves, apricot and Sugars, maple 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.
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +228.6%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Potassium +255.8%
Contains less Sodium -72.5%
Contains more Zinc +10000%
Contains more Manganese +10955%
Equal in Phosphorus - 3
Equal in Copper - 0.099
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 19% 3% 2% 7% 6% 2% 34% 6% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +228.6%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Potassium +255.8%
Contains less Sodium -72.5%
Contains more Zinc +10000%
Contains more Manganese +10955%
Equal in Phosphorus - 3
Equal in Copper - 0.099

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +600%
Contains more Water +331.3%
Contains more Carbs +41.1%
Contains more Other +300%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
64% 35%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Water: 34.5 g
Other: 0.2 g
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +600%
Contains more Water +331.3%
Contains more Carbs +41.1%
Contains more Other +300%
Equal in Fats - 0.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Maple sugar
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apricot jam Maple sugar Opinion
Net carbs 64.1g 90.9g Maple sugar
Protein 0.7g 0.1g Apricot jam
Fats 0.2g 0.2g
Carbs 64.4g 90.9g Maple sugar
Calories 242kcal 354kcal Maple sugar
Sugar 43.4g 84.87g Apricot jam
Fiber 0.3g 0g Apricot jam
Calcium 20mg 90mg Maple sugar
Iron 0.49mg 1.61mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 4mg 19mg Maple sugar
Phosphorus 3mg 3mg
Potassium 77mg 274mg Maple sugar
Sodium 40mg 11mg Maple sugar
Zinc 0.06mg 6.06mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.1mg 0.099mg Apricot jam
Manganese 0.04mg 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 2µg 0.8µg Apricot jam
Vitamin A 205IU 0IU Apricot jam
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Apricot jam
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0mg Apricot jam
Vitamin C 8.8mg 0mg Apricot jam
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.009mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.013mg Apricot jam
Vitamin B3 0.036mg 0.04mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0.048mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.003mg Apricot jam
Folate 1µg 0µg Apricot jam
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0.036g Apricot jam
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.064g Maple sugar
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.1g Maple sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apricot jam Maple sugar
Low Fats diet Equal
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
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Apricot jam
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.