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Apple vs. Rum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between apples and rum

  • The amount of fiber and vitamin C in apples is higher than in rum.
  • The amount of sugar in rum is lower.
  • Rum has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of rum is 0, while the glycemic index of apples is 36.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Apples, raw, with skin and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, rum, 80 proof.

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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
5
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%
Rum
Rum
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.18% 4.5% 17% 1.9% 2.1% 0.13% 2.3% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5250%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +94.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +85.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +75%
~equal in Iron ~0.12mg
~equal in Sodium ~1mg
~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
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% 1% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Rum
Rum
0
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% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
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
Rum
Rum
1
67% 33%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.6 g
Other: 33.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +28.5%
Contains more OtherOther +16600%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Rum DV% diff.
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Calories 52kcal 231kcal 9%
Fructose 5.9g 7%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 0mg 5%
Carbs 13.81g 0g 5%
Potassium 107mg 2mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0mg 3%
Copper 0.027mg 0.05mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0mg 1%
Choline 3.4mg 0mg 1%
Folate 3µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0mg 1%
Protein 0.26g 0g 1%
Manganese 0.035mg 0.018mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.008mg 1%
Phosphorus 11mg 5mg 1%
Calcium 6mg 0mg 1%
Magnesium 5mg 0mg 1%
Fats 0.17g 0g 0%
Net carbs 11.41g 0g N/A
Iron 0.12mg 0.12mg 0%
Sugar 10.39g 0g N/A
Zinc 0.04mg 0.07mg 0%
Starch 0.05g 0%
Sodium 1mg 1mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.028g 0g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 0g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0g 0%
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.006mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.006mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 0.012mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.012mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple Rum
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
0%
Rum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
3%
Rum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rum
Rum is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rum
Rum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rum
Rum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Rum
Rum 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 Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 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. Rum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174817/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.