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Apple butter vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Apple butter and Corn syrup

  • Corn syrup has less Manganese, and Fiber than Apple butter.
  • Apple butter has less Sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fruit butters, apple and Syrups, corn, dark.

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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 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +50.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +215%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.6%
Contains more IronIron +19.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +625%

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% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +113%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +533.3%
~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
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +156.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +82.7%
~equal in Other ~0.4g

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 Corn syrup
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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple butter Corn syrup Opinion
Calories 173kcal 286kcal Corn syrup
Protein 0.39g 0g Apple butter
Fats 0.3g 0g Apple butter
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Apple butter
Net carbs 40.97g 77.59g Corn syrup
Carbs 42.47g 77.59g Corn syrup
Magnesium 4mg 8mg Corn syrup
Calcium 14mg 18mg Corn syrup
Potassium 91mg 44mg Apple butter
Iron 0.31mg 0.37mg Corn syrup
Sugar 35.3g 77.59g Apple butter
Fiber 1.5g 0g Apple butter
Copper 0.08mg 0.053mg Apple butter
Zinc 0.06mg 0.04mg Apple butter
Phosphorus 8mg 11mg Corn syrup
Sodium 15mg 155mg Apple butter
Vitamin A 22IU 0IU Apple butter
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Apple butter
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0mg Apple butter
Manganese 0.315mg 0.1mg Apple butter
Selenium 0.4µg 2.9µg Corn syrup
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.011mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.009mg Apple butter
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.02mg Apple butter
Vitamin B5 0.049mg 0.023mg Apple butter
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.009mg Apple butter
Vitamin K 0.9µg 0µg Apple butter
Folate 1µg 0µg Apple butter
Choline 2.1mg 13.3mg Corn syrup
Saturated Fat 0.053g 0g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0g Apple butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0g Apple butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple butter Corn syrup
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
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Apple butter
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.053g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple butter
Apple butter contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple butter
Apple butter is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apple butter
Apple butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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