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Apple butter vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Apple butter and Icing

  • Apple butter has more Manganese, Copper, and Fiber, however, Icing has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Icing is 22% higher.
  • Apple butter is lower in Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Fruit butters, apple and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.

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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%
Icing
Icing
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 3% 6% 0% 1.9% 7.7% 24% 0% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +366.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +167.6%
Contains more IronIron +93.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +125%

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%
Icing
Icing
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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% 0% 31% 0% 2.5% 70% 4.1% 3.3% 0% 0% 33% 6% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2960%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1489.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1344.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~2.3mg

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
Icing
Icing
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16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +274.6%
Contains more FatsFats +5310%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.9%
Contains more OtherOther +107.7%

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
Icing
Icing
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19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.951 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +30275%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9365.5%

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 Icing
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple butter Icing Opinion
Calories 173kcal 418kcal Icing
Protein 0.39g 0g Apple butter
Fats 0.3g 16.23g Icing
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Apple butter
Net carbs 40.97g 67.89g Icing
Carbs 42.47g 67.89g Icing
Magnesium 4mg 1mg Apple butter
Calcium 14mg 3mg Apple butter
Potassium 91mg 34mg Apple butter
Iron 0.31mg 0.16mg Apple butter
Sugar 35.3g 63.1g Apple butter
Fiber 1.5g 0g Apple butter
Copper 0.08mg 0mg Apple butter
Zinc 0.06mg 0.07mg Icing
Phosphorus 8mg 18mg Icing
Sodium 15mg 184mg Apple butter
Vitamin A 22IU 0IU Apple butter
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Apple butter
Vitamin E 0.05mg 1.53mg Icing
Manganese 0.315mg 0mg Apple butter
Selenium 0.4µg 0.1µg Apple butter
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.01mg Icing
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.22mg Icing
Vitamin B5 0.049mg 0.055mg Icing
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0mg Apple butter
Vitamin K 0.9µg 13µg Icing
Folate 1µg 8µg Icing
Choline 2.1mg 2.3mg Icing
Saturated Fat 0.053g 2.974g Apple butter
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 4.86g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 7.951g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple butter Icing
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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Apple butter
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Icing
Icing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple butter
Apple butter contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.921g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apple butter
Apple butter is relatively richer in minerals
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.