Carob vs. Apricot jam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between carob and apricot jam
- The amount of zinc, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B5, fiber, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and iron in carob is higher than in apricot jam.
- Carob covers your daily saturated fat needs 145% more than apricot jam.
- Apricot jam contains less saturated fat.
- Apricot jam has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of apricot jam is 69, while the glycemic index of carob is 39.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, carob, unsweetened 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +800% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1415% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +722.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +163.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +83% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +5783.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +4100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +250% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +160% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1107.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +709.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2788.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +3650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2000% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +4650% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1660% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +900% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.15 g
Fats:
31.36 g
Carbs:
56.29 g
Water:
1.54 g
Other:
2.66 g
Protein:
0.7 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
64.4 g
Water:
34.5 g
Other:
0.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1064.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15580% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1230% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2140.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
29.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.483 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.295 g
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 | -100% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 29.018g | 0.01g | 132% |
| Fats | 31.36g | 0.2g | 48% |
| Zinc | 3.53mg | 0.06mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 303mg | 20mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 126mg | 3mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 633mg | 77mg | 16% |
| Calories | 540kcal | 242kcal | 15% |
| Protein | 8.15g | 0.7g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.75mg | 0.02mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 0.3g | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 0µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.178mg | 0.022mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.29mg | 0.49mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.57mg | 0.13mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.183mg | 0.1mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 8.8mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 4mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.02mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 7.7µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Selenium | 5.2µg | 2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.04mg | 0.036mg | 6% |
| Folate | 21µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.14mg | 0.04mg | 4% |
| Choline | 19mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 107mg | 40mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 56.29g | 64.4g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.295g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.483g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 52.49g | 64.1g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 34.11g | 43.4g | N/A |
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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
21%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carob is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carob is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carob is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carob is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apricot jam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot jam contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apricot jam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 29.008g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)