Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Apricot jam vs. Mounds candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Differences between apricot jam and mounds candy bar

  • Apricot jam has more vitamin C, while mounds candy bar has more manganese, copper, iron, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and selenium.
  • Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 103% higher.
  • Mounds candy bar contains 22 times less vitamin C than apricot jam. Apricot jam contains 8.8mg of vitamin C, while mounds candy bar contains 0.4mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in apricot jam is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Jams and preserves, apricot and Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar.

Infographic

Apricot jam vs Mounds candy bar infographic
Infographic link

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 39% 6.3% 28% 78% 133% 30% 39% 19% 124% 36%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1275%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +316.9%
Contains more IronIron +326.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +1733.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2933.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2270%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +230%
~equal in Calcium ~21mg

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 1.3% 0% 3.8% 0% 12% 13% 5.2% 15% 21% 0% 4% 4.5% 6.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +669.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1125%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +2850%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
5% 27% 59% 9%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 26.6 g
Carbs: 58.59 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more WaterWater +281.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +557.1%
Contains more FatsFats +13200%
Contains more OtherOther +480%
~equal in Carbs ~58.59g

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
97% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.58 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.14 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%
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 Mounds candy bar
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 Mounds candy bar DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.01g 20.58g 94%
Fats 0.2g 26.6g 41%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.948mg 39%
Copper 0.1mg 0.4mg 33%
Iron 0.49mg 2.09mg 20%
Fiber 0.3g 3.7g 14%
Phosphorus 3mg 91mg 13%
Calories 242kcal 486kcal 12%
Magnesium 4mg 55mg 12%
Vitamin C 8.8mg 0.4mg 9%
Zinc 0.06mg 1.1mg 9%
Protein 0.7g 4.6g 8%
Selenium 2µg 6.6µg 8%
Potassium 77mg 321mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.09mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0.245mg 5%
Sodium 40mg 145mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.049mg 4%
Caffeine 0mg 17mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.058mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.036mg 0.277mg 2%
Carbs 64.4g 58.59g 2%
Choline 0.4mg 11.8mg 2%
Vitamin A 10µg 0µg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 1%
Folate 1µg 6µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.39g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.14g 1%
Net carbs 64.1g 54.89g N/A
Calcium 20mg 21mg 0%
Sugar 43.4g 46.19g N/A
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.19mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Apricot jam Mounds candy bar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
7%
Mounds candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Apricot jam
53%
Mounds candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.57g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Mounds candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168759/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.