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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% 1.3% 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 Opinion
Calories 173kcal 522kcal Candy bar
Protein 0.39g 15.5g Candy bar
Fats 0.3g 33.7g Candy bar
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Apple butter
Net carbs 40.97g 43.3g Candy bar
Carbs 42.47g 47.4g Candy bar
Magnesium 4mg 110mg Candy bar
Calcium 14mg 78mg Candy bar
Potassium 91mg 407mg Candy bar
Iron 0.31mg 0.97mg Candy bar
Sugar 35.3g 42.22g Apple butter
Fiber 1.5g 4.1g Candy bar
Copper 0.08mg 0.774mg Candy bar
Zinc 0.06mg 3.94mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 8mg 308mg Candy bar
Sodium 15mg 156mg Apple butter
Vitamin A 22IU 0IU Apple butter
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Apple butter
Vitamin E 0.05mg 4.1mg Candy bar
Manganese 0.315mg 1.243mg Candy bar
Selenium 0.4µg 4.7µg Candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.14mg Candy bar
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 7.922mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.049mg 0.83mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 153mg Candy bar
Vitamin K 0.9µg 0µg Apple butter
Folate 1µg 75µg Candy bar
Choline 2.1mg 29.4mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 0.053g 4.678g Apple butter
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 16.721g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 10.65g Candy bar
Tryptophan 0.149mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg Candy bar

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.