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Caramel vs. Apricot jam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Caramel and Apricot jam

  • Caramel has more Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Calcium, and Vitamin B1, however, Apricot jam is higher in Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Caramel covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 18% more than Apricot jam.
  • Apricot jam has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, caramels and Jams and preserves, apricot.

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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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +325%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +590%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +177.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +633.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3700%
Contains more IronIron +250%
Contains more CopperCopper +455.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +263.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.1%

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.
Caramel
10
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 1.3% 2.5% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1063.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +1900%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +388.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
64% 35%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Water: 34.5 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +557.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3950%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.6%
Contains more OtherOther +800%
Contains more WaterWater +305.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel Apricot jam
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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Apricot jam Opinion
Calories 382kcal 242kcal Caramel
Protein 4.6g 0.7g Caramel
Fats 8.1g 0.2g Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 8.8mg Apricot jam
Net carbs 77g 64.1g Caramel
Carbs 77g 64.4g Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Apricot jam
Magnesium 17mg 4mg Caramel
Calcium 138mg 20mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 77mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 0.49mg Apricot jam
Sugar 65.5g 43.4g Apricot jam
Fiber 0g 0.3g Apricot jam
Copper 0.018mg 0.1mg Apricot jam
Zinc 0.44mg 0.06mg Caramel
Phosphorus 114mg 3mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 40mg Apricot jam
Vitamin A 42IU 205IU Apricot jam
Vitamin A 12µg 10µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.13mg Caramel
Manganese 0.011mg 0.04mg Apricot jam
Selenium 1.8µg 2µg Apricot jam
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.022mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.036mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.02mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.02mg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Caramel
Folate 4µg 1µg Caramel
Choline 8mg 0.4mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 2.476g 0.01g Apricot jam
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0g Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel Apricot jam
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
15%
Caramel
4%
Apricot jam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
9%
Apricot jam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam contains less Sodium (difference - 205mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.466g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/nutrients
  2. Apricot jam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170645/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.