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Apricot jam vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between apricot jam and molasses

  • Apricot jam has more vitamin C; however, molasses are higher in manganese, magnesium, iron, vitamin B6, copper, potassium, selenium, calcium, and vitamin B5.
  • Molasses cover your daily need for manganese, 65% more than apricot jam.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Jams and preserves, apricot and Molasses.

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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 173% 62% 129% 177% 162% 7.9% 13% 4.8% 200% 97%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +5950%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +925%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1801.3%
Contains more IronIron +863.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +387%
Contains more ZincZinc +383.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +933.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3725%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +790%
~equal in Sodium ~37mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 10% 0.46% 17% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1000%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3920%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3250%
Contains more CholineCholine +3225%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more WaterWater +57.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16%
Contains more OtherOther +1550%

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
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.4%
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 Molasses
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apricot jam Molasses DV% diff.
Manganese 0.04mg 1.53mg 65%
Magnesium 4mg 242mg 57%
Iron 0.49mg 4.72mg 53%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.67mg 50%
Copper 0.1mg 0.487mg 43%
Potassium 77mg 1464mg 41%
Selenium 2µg 17.8µg 29%
Calcium 20mg 205mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0.804mg 16%
Fructose 12.79g 16%
Vitamin C 8.8mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.036mg 0.93mg 6%
Phosphorus 3mg 31mg 4%
Carbs 64.4g 74.73g 3%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.041mg 3%
Choline 0.4mg 13.3mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.002mg 2%
Calories 242kcal 290kcal 2%
Zinc 0.06mg 0.29mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin A 10µg 0µg 1%
Protein 0.7g 0g 1%
Fiber 0.3g 0g 1%
Fats 0.2g 0.1g 0%
Net carbs 64.1g 74.73g N/A
Sugar 43.4g 74.72g N/A
Sodium 40mg 37mg 0%
Folate 1µg 0µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.01g 0.018g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.032g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.05g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apricot jam Molasses
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%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Apricot jam
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is cheaper?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.