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Apple butter vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Apple butter and Custard

  • Apple butter has more Manganese, however, Custard has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Selenium, and Vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Custard is 22% higher.
  • Custard has 45 times less Manganese than Apple butter. Apple butter has 0.315mg of Manganese, while Custard has 0.007mg.
  • Apple butter is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fruit butters, apple and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk.

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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 11% 42% 18% 13% 10% 14% 56% 11% 0.91% 33%
Contains more CopperCopper +166.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +892.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +127.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +750%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1525%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1400%
~equal in Iron ~0.34mg

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%
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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 0.33% 11% 1.2% 36% 15% 51% 2.5% 42% 15% 65% 0.5% 6.8% 6.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +350%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +727.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +577.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1057.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1326.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +461.9%

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
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +141.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +923.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1233.3%
Contains more WaterWater +30.1%
Contains more OtherOther +146.2%

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
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.312 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +6943.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +271.4%

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 Custard
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Custard Opinion
Calories 173kcal 122kcal Apple butter
Protein 0.39g 3.99g Custard
Fats 0.3g 4g Custard
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.1mg Apple butter
Net carbs 40.97g 17.6g Apple butter
Carbs 42.47g 17.6g Apple butter
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg Apple butter
Vitamin D 0IU 47IU Custard
Magnesium 4mg 16mg Custard
Calcium 14mg 139mg Custard
Potassium 91mg 207mg Custard
Iron 0.31mg 0.34mg Custard
Sugar 35.3g 4.82g Custard
Fiber 1.5g 0g Apple butter
Copper 0.08mg 0.03mg Apple butter
Zinc 0.06mg 0.51mg Custard
Phosphorus 8mg 130mg Custard
Sodium 15mg 84mg Apple butter
Vitamin A 22IU 182IU Custard
Vitamin A 1µg 52µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.06mg Custard
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Custard
Manganese 0.315mg 0.007mg Apple butter
Selenium 0.4µg 6µg Custard
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.061mg Custard
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.22mg Custard
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.132mg Custard
Vitamin B5 0.049mg 0.699mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.064mg Custard
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.52µg Custard
Vitamin K 0.9µg 0.2µg Apple butter
Folate 1µg 9µg Custard
Choline 2.1mg 11.8mg Custard
Saturated Fat 0.053g 2.032g Apple butter
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 1.127g Custard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.312g Custard
Tryptophan 0.082mg Custard
Threonine 0.192mg Custard
Isoleucine 0.207mg Custard
Leucine 0.337mg Custard
Lysine 0.214mg Custard
Methionine 0.091mg Custard
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Custard
Valine 0.233mg Custard
Histidine 0.092mg Custard
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Custard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple butter Custard
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
19%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Apple butter
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Custard
Custard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.48g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard
Custard is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple butter
Apple butter contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.979g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.