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Apple vs. Chewing gum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Apple and Chewing gum?

  • Chewing gum has less Vitamin C than Apple.
  • Apple has 54 times more Potassium than Chewing gum. Apple has 107mg of Potassium, while Chewing gum has 2mg.
  • Apple contains less Sugar.

We used Apples, raw, with skin and Chewing gum types in this comparison.

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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
Apple
8
:
1
Chewing gum
Chewing gum
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +5250%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 1
Apple
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Chewing gum
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +5250%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 1

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
Apple
10
:
0
Chewing gum
Chewing gum
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Apple
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
Chewing gum
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
Apple
2
:
3
Chewing gum
Chewing gum
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +3190.8%
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Carbs +600.2%
Contains more Other +100%
Apple
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Chewing gum
97% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 96.7 g
Water: 2.6 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +3190.8%
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Carbs +600.2%
Contains more Other +100%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
Apple
1
:
2
Chewing gum
Chewing gum
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1028.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168.6%
Apple
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
Chewing gum
16% 31% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1028.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Chewing gum Opinion
Net carbs 11.41g 94.3g Chewing gum
Protein 0.26g 0g Apple
Fats 0.17g 0.3g Chewing gum
Carbs 13.81g 96.7g Chewing gum
Calories 52kcal 360kcal Chewing gum
Starch 0.05g Apple
Fructose 5.9g Apple
Sugar 10.39g 66.08g Apple
Fiber 2.4g 2.4g
Calcium 6mg 0mg Apple
Iron 0.12mg 0mg Apple
Magnesium 5mg 0mg Apple
Phosphorus 11mg 0mg Apple
Potassium 107mg 2mg Apple
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 0.04mg 0mg Apple
Copper 0.027mg 0mg Apple
Manganese 0.035mg 0mg Apple
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Chewing gum
Vitamin A 54IU 0IU Apple
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Apple
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0mg Apple
Vitamin C 4.6mg 0mg Apple
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0mg Apple
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0mg Apple
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0mg Apple
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0mg Apple
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0mg Apple
Folate 3µg 0µg Apple
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.042g Apple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.079g Chewing gum
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0.137g Chewing gum

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple Chewing gum
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
5%
Apple
0%
Chewing gum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
0%
Chewing gum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple
Apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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 Sodium?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Chewing gum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168771/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.