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Honey vs. Apricot jam — Health Impact and Nutrition Comparison

Article author photo Sveta Badalyan by Sveta Badalyan | Last updated on June 30, 2023
Medically reviewed by Igor Bussel Article author photo Igor Bussel
Honey
vs
Apricot jam

Summary

In summary, honey is high in calories, whereas apricot jam contains more vitamin C and has a higher GI index. Honey and apricot jam are not good sources of proteins, fats, or vitamins, but both are high in carbs.

Introduction

In summary, honey is high in calories, whereas apricot jam contains more vitamin C and has a higher GI index. Honey and apricot jam are not good sources of proteins, fats, or vitamins, but both are high in carbs.

Appearance

Honey is a natural sweetener. It has a thick sticky texture. Honey has a mild or strong flavor. Darker honey often has a strong flavor than lighter honey, in general.

Apricot jam has a sweet flavor and thick texture. It has a mild flavor, which makes it suitable for savory and sweet meals. You can use apricot jam for cooking and baking.

Nutrition

In this part of the article, we will compare the nutritional values of honey and apricot jam. 

Macronutrients

Overall, honey and apricot jam contain fewer amounts of proteins and fats. Honey's primary component is carbohydrates, which account for 95-97% of its dry weight(1). 

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Honey
1
82% 17%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 82.4 g
Water: 17.1 g
Other: 0.2 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 CarbsCarbs +28%
Contains more ProteinProtein +133.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +101.8%
~equal in Other ~0.2g

Calories

Honey is higher in calories. Honey provides 304 calories per hundred grams, whereas apricot jam contains 242 calories.

Protein

Apricot jam and honey contain less protein. Both have less than 1g of protein.

Carbohydrates

Honey is higher in carbs compared to apricot jam. Honey provides 82.4g of carbs, whereas apricot jam contains 64.4g. The primary sugars in honey are monosaccharides: fructose and glucose. 

Honey also contains a small amount of disaccharides, such as sucrose, galactose, and trisaccharides(1).

Honey and apricot jam are cholesterol-free.

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Honey
5
44% 50% 2% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.89 g
Glucose: 35.75 g
Fructose: 40.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.44 g
Galactose: 3.1 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~
~equal in Lactose ~
 

  Fats

Apricot jam provides only 0.2g of fats, whereas honey does not contain it.

 

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Honey
1
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -100%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0g

Flavonoid Compounds

The most flavonoid compounds in honey are Luteolin, Quercetin, and Myricetin. Apricot jam, on the other hand, contains more Kaempferol and Catechin(2).

Vitamins

Honey and apricot jam are not good sources of vitamins. 

Apricot jam contains high levels of vitamin C. Apricot jam contains 8.8mg of vitamin C, whereas honey only 0.5mg

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.
Honey
6
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 8.8% 2.3% 4.1% 5.5% 0% 0% 1.5% 1.2%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +236.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +450%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1660%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Minerals

Honey is not a good source of minerals. 

Honey provides 5.5 times more choline and ten times less sodium. Apricot jam contains three times more calcium and 1.5 times more potassium.

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.
Honey
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 1.8% 4.6% 16% 12% 6% 1.7% 0.52% 10% 4.4%
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 ZincZinc +266.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.1%
Contains more IronIron +16.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +177.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150%

Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load

The glycemic index of honey is 61The glycemic index of apricot jam is 69. On the other hand, apricot jam is a low-GL food, whereas honey is a medium-GL food(3). The glycemic load of honey is 11.

Acidity

The pH value of honey is 3.9, whereas apricot has a pH of 3.69(4)(5). Both are acidic. Another way to measure the acidity of foods is the potential renal acid load (PRAL). The PRAL value of honey is -0.9, whereas apricot jam has a PRAL of -1.5. It means that both are alkaline-forming.

Health Benefits

Diabetes

The study showed that apricot jam is optimal for people with diabetes mellitus, glucose intolerance, and obesity. Moreover, the sugar-free apricot jam with white bread did not affect postprandial glycemic reactions. As apricot jam is a low Gl-food, it is a good option for long-term glycemic control(3).

Honey has antidiabetic effects too. It can cause a lower elevation of plasma glucose level (PGL). Honey also can reduce the complications of diabetes(6). 

Cancer

Honey has antimetastatic, antiproliferative, cytotoxic, and anticancer effects. It can decrease the risk of breast, liver, and colorectal cancer(7).

Honey has been shown to inhibit cell proliferation, induce apoptosis, alter cell cycle progression, and cause mitochondrial membrane depolarization in several cancer cells, such as skin cancer cells, cervical cancer cells, endometrial cancer cells, and prostate cancer cells(1).

Apricot induces apoptosisprogrammed cell death, and autophagy. Apricot jam, on the other hand, has anti-neoplastic effects on gastric, breast, and colon cancers and hepatocellular carcinoma(8). 

Article author photo Sveta Badalyan
Education: General Medicine at YSMU
Last updated: June 30, 2023
Medically reviewed by Igor Bussel

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Honey vs Apricot jam infographic
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Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Honey Apricot jam
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Honey Apricot jam Opinion
Calories 304kcal 242kcal Honey
Protein 0.3g 0.7g Apricot jam
Fats 0g 0.2g Apricot jam
Vitamin C 0.5mg 8.8mg Apricot jam
Net carbs 82.2g 64.1g Honey
Carbs 82.4g 64.4g Honey
Magnesium 2mg 4mg Apricot jam
Calcium 6mg 20mg Apricot jam
Potassium 52mg 77mg Apricot jam
Iron 0.42mg 0.49mg Apricot jam
Sugar 82.12g 43.4g Apricot jam
Fiber 0.2g 0.3g Apricot jam
Copper 0.036mg 0.1mg Apricot jam
Zinc 0.22mg 0.06mg Honey
Phosphorus 4mg 3mg Honey
Sodium 4mg 40mg Honey
Vitamin A 0IU 205IU Apricot jam
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg Apricot jam
Vitamin E 0mg 0.13mg Apricot jam
Manganese 0.08mg 0.04mg Honey
Selenium 0.8µg 2µg Apricot jam
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.022mg Honey
Vitamin B3 0.121mg 0.036mg Honey
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.02mg Honey
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.02mg Honey
Folate 2µg 1µg Honey
Choline 2.2mg 0.4mg Honey
Saturated Fat 0g 0.01g Honey
Tryptophan 0.004mg Honey
Threonine 0.004mg Honey
Isoleucine 0.008mg Honey
Leucine 0.01mg Honey
Lysine 0.008mg Honey
Methionine 0.001mg Honey
Phenylalanine 0.011mg Honey
Valine 0.009mg Honey
Histidine 0.001mg Honey
Fructose 40.94g Honey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Honey 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
2%
Honey
4%
Apricot jam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Honey
9%
Apricot jam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Honey
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Honey
Honey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Honey
Honey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.72g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/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.