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Apricot jam vs. Starburst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Apricot jam and Starburst

  • Apricot jam is higher in Copper, and Iron, yet Starburst is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Starburst covers your daily Vitamin C needs 55% more than Apricot jam.
  • Apricot jam contains 49 times more Iron than Starburst. While Apricot jam contains 0.49mg of Iron, Starburst contains only 0.01mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Apricot jam is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Jams and preserves, apricot and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits.

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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 +4800%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +3750%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +733.3%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -95%
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% 1% 1% 3% 1% 1% 0% 4% 2% 5%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +4800%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +3750%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +733.3%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -95%

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 +20400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +567%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Folate - 1
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 1% 7% 0% 196% 1% 1% 1% 3% 0% 1% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +20400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +567%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Folate - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +70.7%
Contains more Water +305.4%
Contains more Fats +4005%
Contains more Carbs +28.2%
Contains more Other +50%
64% 35%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Water: 34.5 g
Other: 0.2 g
8% 83% 9%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 8.21 g
Carbs: 82.57 g
Water: 8.51 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +70.7%
Contains more Water +305.4%
Contains more Fats +4005%
Contains more Carbs +28.2%
Contains more Other +50%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 7.778 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apricot jam Starburst Opinion
Net carbs 64.1g 82.57g Starburst
Protein 0.7g 0.41g Apricot jam
Fats 0.2g 8.21g Starburst
Carbs 64.4g 82.57g Starburst
Calories 242kcal 408kcal Starburst
Sugar 43.4g 58.12g Apricot jam
Fiber 0.3g 0g Apricot jam
Calcium 20mg 0mg Apricot jam
Iron 0.49mg 0.01mg Apricot jam
Magnesium 4mg 1mg Apricot jam
Phosphorus 3mg 5mg Starburst
Potassium 77mg 2mg Apricot jam
Sodium 40mg 2mg Starburst
Zinc 0.06mg 0mg Apricot jam
Copper 0.1mg 0.012mg Apricot jam
Manganese 0.04mg 0.015mg Apricot jam
Selenium 2µg 0.8µg Apricot jam
Vitamin A 205IU 1IU Apricot jam
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Apricot jam
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.33mg Starburst
Vitamin C 8.8mg 58.7mg Starburst
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.001mg Starburst
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.002mg Apricot jam
Vitamin B3 0.036mg 0.005mg Apricot jam
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0.035mg Starburst
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0mg Apricot jam
Folate 1µg 1µg
Vitamin K 0µg 2.1µg Starburst
Trans Fat 0.141g Apricot jam
Saturated Fat 0.01g 7.778g Apricot jam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Apricot jam Starburst
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
18%
Starburst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Apricot jam
1%
Starburst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.768g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Starburst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169590/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.