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Apricot jam vs. Skittles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Apricot jam and Skittles

  • Apricot jam has more Iron, however, Skittles has more Vitamin C.
  • Skittles' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 65% more.
  • Apricot jam is lower in Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Jams and preserves, apricot and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies.

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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 Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%

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 C +662.5%
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% 224% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +662.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +268.4%
Contains more Water +800.8%
Contains more Fats +2025%
Contains more Carbs +40.9%
Contains more Other +385%
64% 35%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Water: 34.5 g
Other: 0.2 g
4% 91% 4%
Protein: 0.19 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 90.76 g
Water: 3.83 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more Protein +268.4%
Contains more Water +800.8%
Contains more Fats +2025%
Contains more Carbs +40.9%
Contains more Other +385%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 4.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

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 Skittles
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apricot jam Skittles Opinion
Net carbs 64.1g 90.76g Skittles
Protein 0.7g 0.19g Apricot jam
Fats 0.2g 4.25g Skittles
Carbs 64.4g 90.76g Skittles
Calories 242kcal 402kcal Skittles
Sugar 43.4g 75.92g Apricot jam
Fiber 0.3g 0g Apricot jam
Calcium 20mg 0mg Apricot jam
Iron 0.49mg 0mg Apricot jam
Magnesium 4mg Apricot jam
Phosphorus 3mg Apricot jam
Potassium 77mg Apricot jam
Sodium 40mg 15mg Skittles
Zinc 0.06mg Apricot jam
Copper 0.1mg Apricot jam
Manganese 0.04mg Apricot jam
Selenium 2µg Apricot jam
Vitamin A 205IU 0IU Apricot jam
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Apricot jam
Vitamin E 0.13mg Apricot jam
Vitamin C 8.8mg 67.1mg Skittles
Vitamin B2 0.022mg Apricot jam
Vitamin B3 0.036mg Apricot jam
Vitamin B5 0.02mg Apricot jam
Vitamin B6 0.02mg Apricot jam
Folate 1µg Apricot jam
Trans Fat 0.074g Apricot jam
Saturated Fat 0.01g 4.115g Apricot jam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Apricot jam Skittles
Low Fats diet ok
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
19%
Skittles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Apricot jam
0%
Skittles

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apricot jam
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)
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. Skittles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168840/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.