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Apple butter vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Apple butter and Maple sugar

  • Apple butter has more Fiber, however, Maple sugar has more Manganese, Zinc, Iron, Calcium, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Maple sugar is 179% higher.
  • Apple butter is lower in Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Fruit butters, apple and Sugars, maple.

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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 14% 27% 24% 60% 33% 165% 1.3% 1.4% 577% 4.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +166.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +375%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +542.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +201.1%
Contains more IronIron +419.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +10000%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1303.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%

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% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1133.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.009mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.048mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~2.1mg

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
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +290%
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more WaterWater +605.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +114%
Contains more OtherOther +105.1%

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
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -32.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple butter Maple sugar Opinion
Calories 173kcal 354kcal Maple sugar
Protein 0.39g 0.1g Apple butter
Fats 0.3g 0.2g Apple butter
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Apple butter
Net carbs 40.97g 90.9g Maple sugar
Carbs 42.47g 90.9g Maple sugar
Magnesium 4mg 19mg Maple sugar
Calcium 14mg 90mg Maple sugar
Potassium 91mg 274mg Maple sugar
Iron 0.31mg 1.61mg Maple sugar
Sugar 35.3g 84.87g Apple butter
Fiber 1.5g 0g Apple butter
Copper 0.08mg 0.099mg Maple sugar
Zinc 0.06mg 6.06mg Maple sugar
Phosphorus 8mg 3mg Apple butter
Sodium 15mg 11mg Maple sugar
Vitamin A 22IU 0IU Apple butter
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Apple butter
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0mg Apple butter
Manganese 0.315mg 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.4µg 0.8µg Maple sugar
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.009mg
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.013mg Apple butter
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.04mg Apple butter
Vitamin B5 0.049mg 0.048mg Apple butter
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.003mg Apple butter
Vitamin K 0.9µg 0µg Apple butter
Folate 1µg 0µg Apple butter
Choline 2.1mg 2.1mg
Saturated Fat 0.053g 0.036g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.064g Maple sugar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.1g Maple sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple butter Maple sugar
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%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Apple butter
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple butter
Apple butter is cheaper (difference - $4)
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)

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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.