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Apple vs. Crabapple (Malus) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Apple and Crabapple (Malus)

    Specific food types used in this comparison are Apples, raw, with skin and Crabapples, raw.

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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 Calcium +200%
    Contains more Iron +200%
    Contains more Magnesium +40%
    Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%
    Contains more Potassium +81.3%
    Contains more Copper +148.1%
    Contains more Manganese +228.6%
    Equal in Sodium - 1
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 5% 7% 18% 1% 0% 23% 15% 0%
    Contains more Calcium +200%
    Contains more Iron +200%
    Contains more Magnesium +40%
    Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%
    Contains more Potassium +81.3%
    Contains more Copper +148.1%
    Contains more Manganese +228.6%
    Equal in Sodium - 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.
    Apple
    8
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    Contains more Vitamin A +35%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
    Contains more Vitamin C +73.9%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.5%
    Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.1
    Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
    Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 27% 8% 5% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin A +35%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
    Contains more Vitamin C +73.9%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.5%
    Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.1

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Contains more Protein +53.8%
    Contains more Fats +76.5%
    Contains more Carbs +44.5%
    Contains more Other +105%
    Equal in Water - 78.94
    14% 86%
    Protein: 0.26 g
    Fats: 0.17 g
    Carbs: 13.81 g
    Water: 85.56 g
    Other: 0.2 g
    20% 79%
    Protein: 0.4 g
    Fats: 0.3 g
    Carbs: 19.95 g
    Water: 78.94 g
    Other: 0.41 g
    Contains more Protein +53.8%
    Contains more Fats +76.5%
    Contains more Carbs +44.5%
    Contains more Other +105%
    Equal in Water - 78.94

    Fat Type Comparison

    Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Contains less Saturated Fat -41.7%
    Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.4%
    Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.5%
    33% 8% 59%
    Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
    32% 8% 59%
    Saturated Fat: 0.048 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
    Contains less Saturated Fat -41.7%
    Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.4%
    Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.5%

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Apple Crabapple (Malus) Opinion
    Net carbs 11.41g 19.95g Crabapple (Malus)
    Protein 0.26g 0.4g Crabapple (Malus)
    Fats 0.17g 0.3g Crabapple (Malus)
    Carbs 13.81g 19.95g Crabapple (Malus)
    Calories 52kcal 76kcal Crabapple (Malus)
    Starch 0.05g Apple
    Fructose 5.9g Apple
    Sugar 10.39g Crabapple (Malus)
    Fiber 2.4g Apple
    Calcium 6mg 18mg Crabapple (Malus)
    Iron 0.12mg 0.36mg Crabapple (Malus)
    Magnesium 5mg 7mg Crabapple (Malus)
    Phosphorus 11mg 15mg Crabapple (Malus)
    Potassium 107mg 194mg Crabapple (Malus)
    Sodium 1mg 1mg
    Zinc 0.04mg Apple
    Copper 0.027mg 0.067mg Crabapple (Malus)
    Manganese 0.035mg 0.115mg Crabapple (Malus)
    Vitamin A 54IU 40IU Apple
    Vitamin A RAE 3µg 2µg Apple
    Vitamin E 0.18mg Apple
    Vitamin C 4.6mg 8mg Crabapple (Malus)
    Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.03mg Crabapple (Malus)
    Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.02mg Apple
    Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.1mg Crabapple (Malus)
    Vitamin B5 0.061mg Apple
    Vitamin B6 0.041mg Apple
    Folate 3µg Apple
    Vitamin K 2.2µg Apple
    Tryptophan 0.001mg 0.004mg Crabapple (Malus)
    Threonine 0.006mg 0.014mg Crabapple (Malus)
    Isoleucine 0.006mg 0.016mg Crabapple (Malus)
    Leucine 0.013mg 0.025mg Crabapple (Malus)
    Lysine 0.012mg 0.025mg Crabapple (Malus)
    Methionine 0.001mg 0.004mg Crabapple (Malus)
    Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0.011mg Crabapple (Malus)
    Valine 0.012mg 0.019mg Crabapple (Malus)
    Histidine 0.005mg 0.006mg Crabapple (Malus)
    Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.048g Apple
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.012g Crabapple (Malus)
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0.088g Crabapple (Malus)

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Apple Crabapple (Malus)
    Low Fats diet ok
    Low Carbs diet ok
    Low Calories 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
    5%
    Apple
    4%
    Crabapple (Malus)
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    4%
    Apple
    8%
    Crabapple (Malus)

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Crabapple (Malus)
    Crabapple (Malus) is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Crabapple (Malus)
    Crabapple (Malus) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Crabapple (Malus)
    Crabapple (Malus) is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Crabapple (Malus)
    Crabapple (Malus) is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Apple
    Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Apple
    Apple is relatively richer in vitamins
    Which food contains less Sodium?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

    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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/nutrients
    2. Crabapple (Malus) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171721/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.