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Apricot jam vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Apricot jam and Taffy (candy)

  • Apricot jam has more Copper, Vitamin C, and Iron, while Taffy (candy) has more Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Apricot jam's daily need coverage for Copper is 11% higher.
  • The amount of Sugar in Apricot jam is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Jams and preserves, apricot and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 0% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2466.7%
Contains more IronIron +4800%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +185.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +250%

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% 12% 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% 6% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +105%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2233.3%
Contains more WaterWater +611.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1565%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.2%
Contains more OtherOther +15%

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
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.5%
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 Taffy (candy)
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apricot jam Taffy (candy) Opinion
Calories 242kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.7g 0.03g Apricot jam
Fats 0.2g 3.33g Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 8.8mg 0mg Apricot jam
Net carbs 64.1g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 64.4g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Apricot jam
Magnesium 4mg 0mg Apricot jam
Calcium 20mg 8mg Apricot jam
Potassium 77mg 3mg Apricot jam
Iron 0.49mg 0.01mg Apricot jam
Sugar 43.4g 68.48g Apricot jam
Fiber 0.3g 0g Apricot jam
Copper 0.1mg 0mg Apricot jam
Zinc 0.06mg 0.21mg Taffy (candy)
Phosphorus 3mg 1mg Apricot jam
Sodium 40mg 52mg Apricot jam
Vitamin A 205IU 100IU Apricot jam
Vitamin A 10µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.09mg Apricot jam
Manganese 0.04mg 0mg Apricot jam
Selenium 2µg 0.7µg Apricot jam
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.028mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.012mg Apricot jam
Vitamin B3 0.036mg 0.002mg Apricot jam
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0.004mg Apricot jam
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0mg Apricot jam
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Folate 1µg 0µg Apricot jam
Trans Fat 0.131g Apricot jam
Choline 0.4mg Apricot jam
Saturated Fat 0.01g 2.049g Apricot jam
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.838g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.121g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apricot jam Taffy (candy)
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Apricot jam
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.039g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is cheaper (difference - $2)
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

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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.