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Apple butter vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Apple butter and Caramel different?

  • Apple butter is richer in Manganese, and Copper, while Caramel is higher in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
  • Caramel covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 18% more than Apple butter.
  • Apple butter contains 29 times more Manganese than Caramel. Apple butter contains 0.315mg of Manganese, while Caramel contains 0.011mg.
  • Apple butter is lower in Sodium.

Fruit butters, apple and Candies, caramels types were 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.
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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains more IronIron +121.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +344.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2763.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +325%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +885.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +135.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +633.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1325%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +350%

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%
Caramel
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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 1.3% 2.5% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +820%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1044.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1247.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1165.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +281%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +564.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1079.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2600%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +81.3%
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
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +9537.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4040.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple butter Caramel Opinion
Calories 173kcal 382kcal Caramel
Protein 0.39g 4.6g Caramel
Fats 0.3g 8.1g Caramel
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.4mg Apple butter
Net carbs 40.97g 77g Caramel
Carbs 42.47g 77g Caramel
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Apple butter
Magnesium 4mg 17mg Caramel
Calcium 14mg 138mg Caramel
Potassium 91mg 214mg Caramel
Iron 0.31mg 0.14mg Apple butter
Sugar 35.3g 65.5g Apple butter
Fiber 1.5g 0g Apple butter
Copper 0.08mg 0.018mg Apple butter
Zinc 0.06mg 0.44mg Caramel
Phosphorus 8mg 114mg Caramel
Sodium 15mg 245mg Apple butter
Vitamin A 22IU 42IU Caramel
Vitamin A 1µg 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.46mg Caramel
Manganese 0.315mg 0.011mg Apple butter
Selenium 0.4µg 1.8µg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.148mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0.049mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.056mg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 0.9µg 1.8µg Caramel
Folate 1µg 4µg Caramel
Choline 2.1mg 8mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 0.053g 2.476g Apple butter
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 1.542g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 3.478g Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple butter Caramel
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
15%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Apple butter
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple butter
Apple butter contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.423g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple butter
Apple butter is cheaper (difference - $1.5)

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.