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Apricot jam vs. Milky way — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Apricot jam and Milky way

  • Apricot jam is richer in Vitamin C, yet Milky way is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Copper, and Vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Milky way is 60% higher.
  • Apricot jam contains 13 times more Vitamin C than Milky way. Apricot jam contains 8.8mg of Vitamin C, while Milky way contains 0.7mg.
  • Apricot jam contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Jams and preserves, apricot and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Bar.

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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 14% 35% 11% 18% 49% 19% 29% 22% 19% 11%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +475%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61%
Contains more CopperCopper +47%
Contains more ZincZinc +1050%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2133.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +267.5%
~equal in Iron ~0.49mg
~equal in Selenium ~2µg

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%
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 2.3% 6.6% 18% 12% 12% 24% 2.9% 9.3% 3.2% 23% 9% 3% 9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1157.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +584.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +368.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +327.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +675%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +4025%

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% 17% 71% 6%
Protein: 4.01 g
Fats: 17.23 g
Carbs: 71.17 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more WaterWater +447.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +472.9%
Contains more FatsFats +8515%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.5%
Contains more OtherOther +545%

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
83% 15% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.23 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.26 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 Milky way
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apricot jam Milky way Opinion
Calories 242kcal 456kcal Milky way
Protein 0.7g 4.01g Milky way
Fats 0.2g 17.23g Milky way
Vitamin C 8.8mg 0.7mg Apricot jam
Net carbs 64.1g 70.17g Milky way
Carbs 64.4g 71.17g Milky way
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Apricot jam
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU Milky way
Magnesium 4mg 20mg Milky way
Calcium 20mg 115mg Milky way
Potassium 77mg 124mg Milky way
Iron 0.49mg 0.49mg
Sugar 43.4g 59.69g Apricot jam
Fiber 0.3g 1g Milky way
Copper 0.1mg 0.147mg Milky way
Zinc 0.06mg 0.69mg Milky way
Phosphorus 3mg 67mg Milky way
Sodium 40mg 167mg Apricot jam
Vitamin A 205IU 110IU Apricot jam
Vitamin A 10µg 31µg Milky way
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.89mg Milky way
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Milky way
Manganese 0.04mg 0.147mg Milky way
Selenium 2µg 2µg
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.046mg Milky way
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.103mg Milky way
Vitamin B3 0.036mg 0.154mg Milky way
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0.155mg Milky way
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.014mg Apricot jam
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.18µg Milky way
Vitamin K 0µg 3.6µg Milky way
Folate 1µg 4µg Milky way
Trans Fat 0.206g Apricot jam
Choline 0.4mg 16.5mg Milky way
Saturated Fat 0.01g 12.016g Apricot jam
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 2.23g Milky way
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.26g Milky way

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apricot jam Milky way
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
10%
Milky way
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Apricot jam
23%
Milky way

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Milky way
Milky way is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milky way
Milky way is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milky way
Milky way is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.006g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Milky way - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168756/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.