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Apple butter vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Apple butter and Sugar substitute

  • Apple butter has more Manganese, and Copper, however, Sugar substitute is higher in Calcium.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily need of Calcium 87% more than Apple butter.
  • Apple butter has 14 times more Manganese than Sugar substitute. While Apple butter has 0.315mg of Manganese, Sugar substitute has only 0.022mg.
  • Sugar substitute has less Sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fruit butters, apple and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +133.3%
Contains more IronIron +93.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1042.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1331.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6178.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~8mg

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% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +517.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +428.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +99.6%
Contains more OtherOther +933.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple butter Sugar substitute Opinion
Calories 173kcal 347kcal Sugar substitute
Protein 0.39g 2.06g Sugar substitute
Fats 0.3g 0g Apple butter
Vitamin C 0.6mg Apple butter
Net carbs 40.97g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Carbs 42.47g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Magnesium 4mg 6mg Sugar substitute
Calcium 14mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 91mg 39mg Apple butter
Iron 0.31mg 0.16mg Apple butter
Sugar 35.3g 4.03g Sugar substitute
Fiber 1.5g 0.6g Apple butter
Copper 0.08mg 0.007mg Apple butter
Zinc 0.06mg 0.04mg Apple butter
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Phosphorus 8mg 8mg
Sodium 15mg 572mg Apple butter
Vitamin A 22IU Apple butter
Vitamin A 1µg Apple butter
Vitamin E 0.05mg Apple butter
Manganese 0.315mg 0.022mg Apple butter
Selenium 0.4µg Apple butter
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.015mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.015mg Apple butter
Vitamin B3 0.076mg Apple butter
Vitamin B5 0.049mg 0.08mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.015mg Apple butter
Vitamin K 0.9µg Apple butter
Folate 1µg Apple butter
Choline 2.1mg Apple butter
Saturated Fat 0.053g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g Apple butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g Apple butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple butter Sugar substitute
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%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Apple butter
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.053g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple butter
Apple butter contains less Sodium (difference - 557mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apple butter
Apple butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apple butter
Apple butter is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.