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Apple vs. Gumdrop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Apple and Gumdrop different?

  • Apple has more Fiber, and Vitamin C than Gumdrop.
  • Apple has less Sugar.

Apples, raw, with skin and Candies, gumdrops, starch jelly pieces are the varieties used in this article.

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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
8
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 0.71% 0.9% 0.44% 15% 4% 0% 0.43% 5.7% 1.3% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2040%
Contains more CopperCopper +125%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1000%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +250%
Contains more IronIron +233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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
11
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.5% 3% 0.19% 0.72% 1.2% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +810%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +720%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
4
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.9 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +8456%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +616.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Gumdrop Opinion
Calories 52kcal 396kcal Gumdrop
Protein 0.26g 0g Apple
Fats 0.17g 0g Apple
Vitamin C 4.6mg 0mg Apple
Net carbs 11.41g 98.8g Gumdrop
Carbs 13.81g 98.9g Gumdrop
Magnesium 5mg 1mg Apple
Calcium 6mg 3mg Apple
Potassium 107mg 5mg Apple
Iron 0.12mg 0.4mg Gumdrop
Sugar 10.39g 58.97g Apple
Fiber 2.4g 0.1g Apple
Copper 0.027mg 0.012mg Apple
Zinc 0.04mg 0mg Apple
Starch 0.05g Apple
Phosphorus 11mg 1mg Apple
Sodium 1mg 44mg Apple
Vitamin A 54IU 0IU Apple
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Apple
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0mg Apple
Manganese 0.035mg 0.01mg Apple
Selenium 0µg 0.8µg Gumdrop
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.006mg Apple
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.013mg Apple
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.01mg Apple
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.012mg Apple
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.005mg Apple
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0µg Apple
Folate 3µg 0µg Apple
Choline 3.4mg 0mg Apple
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0g Gumdrop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0g Apple
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0g Apple
Tryptophan 0.001mg Apple
Threonine 0.006mg Apple
Isoleucine 0.006mg Apple
Leucine 0.013mg Apple
Lysine 0.012mg Apple
Methionine 0.001mg Apple
Phenylalanine 0.006mg Apple
Valine 0.012mg Apple
Histidine 0.005mg Apple
Fructose 5.9g Apple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple Gumdrop
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
1%
Gumdrop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
3%
Gumdrop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple
Apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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. Gumdrop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167989/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.