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Apple vs. Applesauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between apple and applesauce

  • Applesauce has less fiber.
  • Apple has 2 times more Fiber than applesauce. Apple has 2.4g of Fiber, while applesauce has 1.1g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Apples, raw, with skin and Applesauce, canned, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid (includes USDA commodity).

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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.
Apple
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 1.2% 6.5% 8.6% 9% 0.82% 2.1% 0.26% 3.3% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40%
Contains more IronIron +91.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Copper ~0.027mg

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.
Apple
7
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 15% 3.2% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
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 3.3% 1.7% 3.2% 0% 6.5% 6.9% 1.6% 2.5% 6.2% 0% 1.3% 2.3% 1.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +360%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +340%
Contains more CholineCholine +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.084mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~3µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
3
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
11% 88%
Protein: 0.17 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 88.22 g
Other: 0.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.9%
Contains more FatsFats +70%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.5%
Contains more OtherOther +20%
~equal in Water ~88.22g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
2
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
33% 8% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.014 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +250%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +264.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
4
20% 23% 56%
Starch: 0.05 g
Sucrose: 2.07 g
Glucose: 2.43 g
Fructose: 5.9 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
12% 25% 63%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.13 g
Glucose: 2.3 g
Fructose: 5.88 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +83.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~2.3g
~equal in Fructose ~5.88g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Apple Applesauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Applesauce Opinion
Calories 52kcal 42kcal Apple
Protein 0.26g 0.17g Apple
Fats 0.17g 0.1g Apple
Vitamin C 4.6mg 1mg Apple
Net carbs 11.41g 10.17g Apple
Carbs 13.81g 11.27g Apple
Magnesium 5mg 3mg Apple
Calcium 6mg 4mg Apple
Potassium 107mg 74mg Apple
Iron 0.12mg 0.23mg Applesauce
Sugar 10.39g 9.39g Applesauce
Fiber 2.4g 1.1g Apple
Copper 0.027mg 0.027mg
Zinc 0.04mg 0.03mg Apple
Starch 0.05g 0g Apple
Phosphorus 11mg 5mg Apple
Sodium 1mg 2mg Apple
Vitamin A 54IU 29IU Apple
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg Apple
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.16mg Apple
Manganese 0.035mg 0.025mg Apple
Selenium 0µg 0.3µg Applesauce
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.026mg Applesauce
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.03mg Applesauce
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.084mg Apple
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.041mg Apple
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.027mg Apple
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.5µg Apple
Folate 3µg 3µg
Choline 3.4mg 2.2mg Apple
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.008g Applesauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.002g Apple
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0.014g Apple
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0.002mg Applesauce
Threonine 0.006mg 0.006mg
Isoleucine 0.006mg 0.006mg
Leucine 0.013mg 0.01mg Apple
Lysine 0.012mg 0.01mg Apple
Methionine 0.001mg 0.002mg Applesauce
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0.005mg Apple
Valine 0.012mg 0.008mg Apple
Histidine 0.005mg 0.003mg Apple
Fructose 5.9g 5.88g Apple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple Applesauce
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
4%
Apple
3%
Applesauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
4%
Applesauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Applesauce
Applesauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Applesauce
Applesauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Applesauce
Applesauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Applesauce
Applesauce is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apple
Apple is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apple
Apple 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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/nutrients
  2. Applesauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171695/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.