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Apple vs. Honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Apple and Honey different?

  • Apple has more Fiber than Honey.
  • Apple contains 2 times more Potassium than Honey. While Apple contains 107mg of Potassium, Honey contains only 52mg.
  • Apple has less Sugar.

Apples, raw, with skin and Honey are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Apple
4
:
5
Honey
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +175%
Contains more Potassium +105.8%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Zinc +450%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +128.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Calcium - 6
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 2% 16% 2% 2% 5% 1% 6% 12% 11% 5%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +175%
Contains more Potassium +105.8%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Zinc +450%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +128.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Calcium - 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.
Apple
7
:
3
Honey
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +820%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.8%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.5%
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 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 9% 3% 5% 6% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +820%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.8%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
2
:
2
Honey
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +400.4%
Contains more Protein +15.4%
Contains more Carbs +496.7%
Equal in Other - 0.2
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
82% 17%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 82.4 g
Water: 17.1 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +400.4%
Contains more Protein +15.4%
Contains more Carbs +496.7%
Equal in Other - 0.2

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
2
:
4
Honey
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +132.6%
Contains more Glucose +1371.2%
Contains more Fructose +593.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
20% 23% 56%
Starch: 0.05 g
Sucrose: 2.07 g
Glucose: 2.43 g
Fructose: 5.9 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +132.6%
Contains more Glucose +1371.2%
Contains more Fructose +593.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Honey Opinion
Net carbs 11.41g 82.2g Honey
Protein 0.26g 0.3g Honey
Fats 0.17g 0g Apple
Carbs 13.81g 82.4g Honey
Calories 52kcal 304kcal Honey
Starch 0.05g Apple
Fructose 5.9g 40.94g Honey
Sugar 10.39g 82.12g Apple
Fiber 2.4g 0.2g Apple
Calcium 6mg 6mg
Iron 0.12mg 0.42mg Honey
Magnesium 5mg 2mg Apple
Phosphorus 11mg 4mg Apple
Potassium 107mg 52mg Apple
Sodium 1mg 4mg Apple
Zinc 0.04mg 0.22mg Honey
Copper 0.027mg 0.036mg Honey
Manganese 0.035mg 0.08mg Honey
Selenium 0µg 0.8µg Honey
Vitamin A 54IU 0IU Apple
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Apple
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0mg Apple
Vitamin C 4.6mg 0.5mg Apple
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0mg Apple
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.038mg Honey
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.121mg Honey
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.068mg Honey
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.024mg Apple
Folate 3µg 2µg Apple
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0µg Apple
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0.004mg Honey
Threonine 0.006mg 0.004mg Apple
Isoleucine 0.006mg 0.008mg Honey
Leucine 0.013mg 0.01mg Apple
Lysine 0.012mg 0.008mg Apple
Methionine 0.001mg 0.001mg
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0.011mg Honey
Valine 0.012mg 0.009mg Apple
Histidine 0.005mg 0.001mg Apple
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0g Honey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0g Apple
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0g Apple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Honey
Honey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Honey
Honey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple
Apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 71.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apple
Apple is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/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.