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Apple vs. Rambutan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between apples and rambutan

  • Apples have more fiber; however, rambutan has more manganese and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for rambutan is 13% higher.
  • Rambutan has 3 times less fiber than apples. Apples have 2.4g of fiber, while rambutan has 0.9g.
  • Rambutan has a higher glycemic index than apples.

Food types used in this article are Apples, raw, with skin and Rambutan, canned, syrup pack.

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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 5% 6.6% 3.7% 13% 22% 2.2% 3.9% 1.4% 45% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +154.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more IronIron +191.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +144.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +880%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 16% 0% 0% 0% 3.3% 5.1% 25% 1.1% 4.6% 0% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +238.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1385.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~4.9mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
21% 78%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 20.87 g
Water: 78.04 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +150%
Contains more FatsFats +23.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.1%
Contains more OtherOther +15%
~equal in Water ~78.04g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Rambutan DV% diff.
Manganese 0.035mg 0.343mg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 1.352mg 8%
Fructose 5.9g 7%
Fiber 2.4g 0.9g 6%
Copper 0.027mg 0.066mg 4%
Iron 0.12mg 0.35mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.02mg 2%
Calories 52kcal 82kcal 2%
Potassium 107mg 42mg 2%
Calcium 6mg 22mg 2%
Carbs 13.81g 20.87g 2%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Choline 3.4mg 1%
Folate 3µg 8µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.018mg 1%
Protein 0.26g 0.65g 1%
Fats 0.17g 0.21g 0%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 4.9mg 0%
Net carbs 11.41g 19.97g N/A
Magnesium 5mg 7mg 0%
Sugar 10.39g N/A
Zinc 0.04mg 0.08mg 0%
Starch 0.05g 0%
Phosphorus 11mg 9mg 0%
Sodium 1mg 11mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.013mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.022mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.028g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 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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is better in case of low diet
Apple Rambutan
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
5%
Rambutan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
10%
Rambutan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rambutan
Rambutan is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rambutan
Rambutan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rambutan
Rambutan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
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. Rambutan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168167/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.