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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 for 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% 0.33% 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% 17% 1.2% 18% 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 +5100%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.52µg 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Phosphorus 8mg 130mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.22mg 15%
Manganese 0.315mg 0.007mg 13%
Calcium 14mg 139mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.049mg 0.699mg 13%
Selenium 0.4µg 6µg 10%
Saturated fat 0.053g 2.032g 9%
Carbs 42.47g 17.6g 8%
Protein 0.39g 3.99g 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 47IU 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Copper 0.08mg 0.03mg 6%
Fats 0.3g 4g 6%
Vitamin A 1µg 52µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.061mg 4%
Zinc 0.06mg 0.51mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.016g 1.127g 3%
Calories 173kcal 122kcal 3%
Sodium 15mg 84mg 3%
Potassium 91mg 207mg 3%
Magnesium 4mg 16mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.312g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.064mg 2%
Folate 1µg 9µg 2%
Choline 2.1mg 11.8mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.9µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 40.97g 17.6g N/A
Iron 0.31mg 0.34mg 0%
Sugar 35.3g 4.82g N/A
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.132mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0%
Leucine 0.337mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.091mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0%
Valine 0.233mg 0%
Histidine 0.092mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A

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.