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Apricot jam vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between apricot jam and white chocolate?

  • Apricot jam is richer in vitamin C, while white chocolate is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, vitamin K, and zinc.
  • White chocolate's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 97% higher.
  • White chocolate has 18 times less vitamin C than apricot jam. Apricot jam has 8.8mg of vitamin C, while white chocolate has 0.5mg.
  • Apricot jam is lower in saturated fat.
  • Apricot jam has a higher glycemic index (69) than white chocolate (41).

We used Jams and preserves, apricot and Candies, white chocolate types in this comparison.

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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 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
Contains more IronIron +104.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +895%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +271.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5766.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +125%

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% 3% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1660%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +638.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1969.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2940%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
Contains more CholineCholine +7275%
~equal in Vitamin A ~9µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +2553.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +738.6%
Contains more FatsFats +15945%
Contains more OtherOther +650%
~equal in Carbs ~59.24g

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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 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 White chocolate
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apricot jam White chocolate DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.01g 19.412g 88%
Fats 0.2g 32.09g 49%
Phosphorus 3mg 176mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 9.097g 23%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.282mg 20%
Calcium 20mg 199mg 18%
Calories 242kcal 539kcal 15%
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0.608mg 12%
Protein 0.7g 5.87g 10%
Vitamin C 8.8mg 0.5mg 9%
Vitamin K 0µg 9.1µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.013g 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg 7%
Potassium 77mg 286mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.96mg 6%
Zinc 0.06mg 0.74mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.063mg 5%
Choline 0.4mg 29.5mg 5%
Selenium 2µg 4.5µg 5%
Copper 0.1mg 0.06mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.036mg 0.745mg 4%
Iron 0.49mg 0.24mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.056mg 3%
Magnesium 4mg 12mg 2%
Folate 1µg 7µg 2%
Carbs 64.4g 59.24g 2%
Sodium 40mg 90mg 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.008mg 1%
Net carbs 64.1g 59.04g N/A
Sugar 43.4g 59g N/A
Fiber 0.3g 0.2g 0%
Vitamin A 10µg 9µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apricot jam White chocolate
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
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Apricot jam
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.402g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is cheaper (difference - $2.5)

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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.