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Apple butter vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between apple butter and candy bar

  • Apple butter contains less vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, manganese, zinc, vitamin E, magnesium, and folate than candy bar.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11766% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in apple butter is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fruit butters, apple and Candies, peanut bar.

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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 2.9% 4.2% 8% 12% 27% 1.6% 3.4% 2% 41% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2650%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +457.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +347.3%
Contains more IronIron +212.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +867.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +6466.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3750%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +294.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1075%

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% 0.33% 1% 0% 2.3% 4.4% 1.4% 2.9% 8.5% 0% 2.3% 0.75% 1.1%
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 0% 0% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +636.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10323.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1593.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +413413.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +7400%
Contains more CholineCholine +1300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 56%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 42.47 g
Water: 56.45 g
Other: 0.39 g
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +3428.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3874.4%
Contains more FatsFats +11133.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.6%
Contains more OtherOther +361.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 10% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.084 g
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +104406.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12578.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple butter Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 153mg 11766%
Copper 0.08mg 0.774mg 77%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 10.65g 70%
Fats 0.3g 33.7g 51%
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 7.922mg 49%
Phosphorus 8mg 308mg 43%
Monounsaturated fat 0.016g 16.721g 42%
Manganese 0.315mg 1.243mg 40%
Zinc 0.06mg 3.94mg 35%
Protein 0.39g 15.5g 30%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 4.1mg 27%
Magnesium 4mg 110mg 25%
Saturated fat 0.053g 4.678g 21%
Folate 1µg 75µg 19%
Calories 173kcal 522kcal 17%
Vitamin B5 0.049mg 0.83mg 16%
Fiber 1.5g 4.1g 10%
Potassium 91mg 407mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.14mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.1mg 8%
Selenium 0.4µg 4.7µg 8%
Iron 0.31mg 0.97mg 8%
Calcium 14mg 78mg 6%
Sodium 15mg 156mg 6%
Choline 2.1mg 29.4mg 5%
Carbs 42.47g 47.4g 2%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.9µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 40.97g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 35.3g 42.22g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple butter Candy bar
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%
Apple butter
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Apple butter
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple butter
Apple butter contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.625g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Apple butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168816/nutrients
  2. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.