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Milky way vs. Apricot jam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between milky way and apricot jam

  • Milky way is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, copper, and vitamin E, yet apricot jam is richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for milky way is 60% higher.
  • Apricot jam contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Bar 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 14% 35% 11% 18% 49% 19% 29% 22% 19% 11%
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 +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +475%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61%
Contains more CopperCopper +47%
Contains more ZincZinc +1050%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2133.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +267.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76%
~equal in Iron ~0.49mg
~equal in Selenium ~2µg

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 2.3% 10% 18% 6% 12% 24% 2.9% 9.3% 3.2% 23% 9% 3% 9%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +210%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +584.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +368.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +327.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +675%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +4025%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 17% 71% 6%
Protein: 4.01 g
Fats: 17.23 g
Carbs: 71.17 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 1.29 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 +472.9%
Contains more FatsFats +8515%
Contains more OtherOther +545%
Contains more WaterWater +447.6%
~equal in Carbs ~64.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
83% 15% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.016 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.23 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.26 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 -99.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Milky way Apricot jam
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milky way Apricot jam DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.016g 0.01g 55%
Fats 17.23g 0.2g 26%
Calories 456kcal 242kcal 11%
Calcium 115mg 20mg 10%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 8.8mg 9%
Phosphorus 67mg 3mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0µg 8%
Protein 4.01g 0.7g 7%
Sodium 167mg 40mg 6%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.06mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.022mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.23g 0g 6%
Copper 0.147mg 0.1mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.89mg 0.13mg 5%
Manganese 0.147mg 0.04mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0mg 4%
Magnesium 20mg 4mg 4%
Choline 16.5mg 0.4mg 3%
Fiber 1g 0.3g 3%
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.02mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.6µg 0µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.26g 0g 2%
Vitamin A 31µg 10µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU 2%
Carbs 71.17g 64.4g 2%
Caffeine 6mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.154mg 0.036mg 1%
Folate 4µg 1µg 1%
Potassium 124mg 77mg 1%
Net carbs 70.17g 64.1g N/A
Iron 0.49mg 0.49mg 0%
Sugar 59.69g 43.4g N/A
Selenium 2µg 2µg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.014mg 0.02mg 0%
Trans fat 0.206g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Milky way 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
10%
Milky way
4%
Apricot jam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Milky way
9%
Apricot jam

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Milky way
Milky way is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milky way
Milky way is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milky way
Milky way is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 16.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.006g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Milky way - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168756/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.