Apricot jam vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between apricot jam and marshmallow
- Apricot jam is higher than marshmallow in vitamin C.
- Apricot jam contains 15 times more potassium than marshmallow. While apricot jam contains 77mg of potassium, marshmallow contains only 5mg.
- The amount of sugar in apricot jam is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Jams and preserves, apricot and Candies, marshmallows.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +566.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1440% |
| Contains more IronIron | +113% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +400% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +166.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +566.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +116.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.7 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
64.4 g
Water:
34.5 g
Other:
0.2 g
Protein:
1.8 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
81.3 g
Water:
16.4 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +110.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +157.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
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Fats
~0.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.047 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.1% |
| 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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 8.8mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 64.4g | 81.3g | 6% |
| Calories | 242kcal | 318kcal | 4% |
| Iron | 0.49mg | 0.23mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 40mg | 80mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.001mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.7g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 77mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02mg | 0.003mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.008mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 3mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 64.1g | 81.2g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 4mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 43.4g | 57.56g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.06mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.036mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.02mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Folate | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Choline | 0.4mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01g | 0.056g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.08g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.047g | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.017mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marshmallow is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apricot jam is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot jam contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apricot jam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.046g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apricot jam is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apricot jam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apricot jam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)