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Apple vs. Espresso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between apples and espresso

  • Apples have more fiber, while espresso has more vitamin B3, magnesium, and vitamin B2.
  • Espresso covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 32% more than apples.
  • The amount of sugar in espresso is lower.
  • Espresso has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of espresso is 0, while the glycemic index of apples is 36.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Apples, raw, with skin and Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared.

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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
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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 57% 0.6% 10% 4.9% 17% 1.4% 3% 1.8% 6.5% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1500%
Contains more CopperCopper +85.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.9%
~equal in Potassium ~115mg
~equal in Iron ~0.13mg
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

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
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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% 1% 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 0.67% 0% 0.2% 0% 0.25% 41% 98% 1.7% 0.46% 0% 0.25% 0.75% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1950%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2100%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +580.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5622%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
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14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +116.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +726.9%
Contains more WaterWater +14.3%
Contains more OtherOther +15%
~equal in Fats ~0.18g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
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33% 8% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
50% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.092 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +80.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Espresso DV% diff.
Caffeine 0mg 212mg 53%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 5.207mg 32%
Magnesium 5mg 80mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.177mg 12%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Fructose 5.9g 7%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 0.2mg 5%
Carbs 13.81g 1.67g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.002mg 3%
Copper 0.027mg 0.05mg 3%
Calories 52kcal 9kcal 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.1µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.01mg 1%
Folate 3µg 1µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.001mg 1%
Manganese 0.035mg 0.05mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.028mg 1%
Sodium 1mg 14mg 1%
Phosphorus 11mg 7mg 1%
Protein 0.26g 0.12g 0%
Fats 0.17g 0.18g 0%
Net carbs 11.41g 1.67g N/A
Calcium 6mg 2mg 0%
Potassium 107mg 115mg 0%
Iron 0.12mg 0.13mg 0%
Sugar 10.39g 0g N/A
Zinc 0.04mg 0.05mg 0%
Starch 0.05g 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.028g 0.092g 0%
Choline 3.4mg 2.6mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 0g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0.092g 0%
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0%
Threonine 0.006mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.006mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.012mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0%
Valine 0.012mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple Espresso
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
11%
Espresso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
10%
Espresso

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Espresso
Espresso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/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.