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Apple vs. Strawberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Apple and Strawberry different?

  • Strawberry has more Vitamin C, Manganese, and Folate than Apple.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Strawberry is 60% higher.
  • Apple contains 2 times more Sugar than Strawberry. While Apple contains 10.39g of Sugar, Strawberry contains only 4.89g.

Apples, raw, with skin and Strawberries, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +241.7%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.2%
Contains more Potassium +43%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Copper +77.8%
Contains more Manganese +1002.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 16% 10% 11% 14% 1% 4% 16% 51% 3%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +241.7%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.2%
Contains more Potassium +43%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Copper +77.8%
Contains more Manganese +1002.9%
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
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Contains more Vitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1178.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +324.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.6%
Contains more Folate +700%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.2
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 196% 6% 6% 8% 8% 11% 18% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1178.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +324.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.6%
Contains more Folate +700%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +79.8%
Contains more Protein +157.7%
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Water - 90.95
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
8% 91%
Protein: 0.67 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 7.68 g
Water: 90.95 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Carbs +79.8%
Contains more Protein +157.7%
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Water - 90.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +514.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +203.9%
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
7% 20% 73%
Saturated Fat: 0.015 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.155 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +514.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +203.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +25%
Contains more Sucrose +340.4%
Contains more Glucose +22.1%
Contains more Fructose +141.8%
20% 23% 56%
Starch: 0.05 g
Sucrose: 2.07 g
Glucose: 2.43 g
Fructose: 5.9 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
10% 40% 49%
Starch: 0.04 g
Sucrose: 0.47 g
Glucose: 1.99 g
Fructose: 2.44 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +25%
Contains more Sucrose +340.4%
Contains more Glucose +22.1%
Contains more Fructose +141.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Strawberry Opinion
Net carbs 11.41g 5.68g Apple
Protein 0.26g 0.67g Strawberry
Fats 0.17g 0.3g Strawberry
Carbs 13.81g 7.68g Apple
Calories 52kcal 32kcal Apple
Starch 0.05g 0.04g Apple
Fructose 5.9g 2.44g Apple
Sugar 10.39g 4.89g Strawberry
Fiber 2.4g 2g Apple
Calcium 6mg 16mg Strawberry
Iron 0.12mg 0.41mg Strawberry
Magnesium 5mg 13mg Strawberry
Phosphorus 11mg 24mg Strawberry
Potassium 107mg 153mg Strawberry
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 0.04mg 0.14mg Strawberry
Copper 0.027mg 0.048mg Strawberry
Manganese 0.035mg 0.386mg Strawberry
Selenium 0µg 0.4µg Strawberry
Vitamin A 54IU 12IU Apple
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Apple
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.29mg Strawberry
Vitamin C 4.6mg 58.8mg Strawberry
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.024mg Strawberry
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.022mg Apple
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.386mg Strawberry
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.125mg Strawberry
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.047mg Strawberry
Folate 3µg 24µg Strawberry
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.2µg
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0.008mg Strawberry
Threonine 0.006mg 0.02mg Strawberry
Isoleucine 0.006mg 0.016mg Strawberry
Leucine 0.013mg 0.034mg Strawberry
Lysine 0.012mg 0.026mg Strawberry
Methionine 0.001mg 0.002mg Strawberry
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0.019mg Strawberry
Valine 0.012mg 0.019mg Strawberry
Histidine 0.005mg 0.012mg Strawberry
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.015g Strawberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.043g Strawberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0.155g Strawberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple Strawberry
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
22%
Strawberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
13%
Strawberry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Strawberry
Strawberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Strawberry
Strawberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Strawberry
Strawberry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Strawberry
Strawberry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
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. Strawberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167762/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.