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Apricot jam vs. Skor bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between apricot jam and skor bar

  • Apricot jam is higher in vitamin C and copper, yet skor bar is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin K, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
  • Skor bar covers your daily saturated fat needs 94% more than apricot jam.
  • Apricot jam contains 18 times more vitamin C than skor bar. While apricot jam contains 8.8mg of vitamin C, skor bar contains only 0.5mg.
  • The amount of sodium in apricot jam is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Jams and preserves, apricot and Candies, HERSHEY'S SKOR Toffee 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 7.1% 9% 14% 21% 13% 4.6% 26% 41% 0% 0%
Contains more CopperCopper +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.7%
Contains more IronIron +16.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +183.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1933.3%

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 1.7% 20% 12% 1.5% 5% 23% 2.4% 2.4% 5.1% 26% 22% 1.5% 1.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1660%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +510%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +346.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +261.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +675%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.022mg

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
3% 30% 64%
Protein: 3.13 g
Fats: 30.37 g
Carbs: 63.73 g
Water: 1.57 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more WaterWater +2097.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +347.1%
Contains more FatsFats +15085%
Contains more OtherOther +500%
~equal in Carbs ~63.73g

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
63% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.78 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.714 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.191 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 Skor 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 Skor bar DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.01g 18.78g 85%
Fats 0.2g 30.37g 46%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 9.714g 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Calories 242kcal 541kcal 15%
Sodium 40mg 317mg 12%
Vitamin C 8.8mg 0.5mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.21µg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.191g 8%
Phosphorus 3mg 61mg 8%
Copper 0.1mg 0.04mg 7%
Vitamin K 0µg 8.6µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.1mg 6%
Vitamin A 10µg 61µg 6%
Protein 0.7g 3.13g 5%
Fiber 0.3g 1.3g 4%
Selenium 2µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.58mg 3%
Caffeine 0mg 10mg 3%
Manganese 0.04mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.02mg 2%
Potassium 77mg 153mg 2%
Iron 0.49mg 0.57mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Magnesium 4mg 10mg 1%
Calcium 20mg 30mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.036mg 0.13mg 1%
Zinc 0.06mg 0.17mg 1%
Carbs 64.4g 63.73g 0%
Net carbs 64.1g 62.43g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 43.4g 59.89g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0.04mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.022mg 0%
Folate 1µg 2µg 0%
Choline 0.4mg 3.1mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apricot jam Skor bar
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%
Skor bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Apricot jam
14%
Skor bar

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Skor bar
Skor bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skor bar
Skor bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Skor bar
Skor bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam contains less Sodium (difference - 277mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.77g)
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. Skor bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168757/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.