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Apple vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Apple and Sugar different?

  • Apple is higher than Sugar in Fiber, and Vitamin C.
  • Apple is lower in Sugar.

Apples, raw, with skin and Sugars, granulated types were 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.
Apple
8
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%
Sugar
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.3% 0.18% 1.9% 2.3% 0.27% 0% 0.13% 0.52% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5250%
Contains more IronIron +140%
Contains more CopperCopper +285.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +775%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Sodium ~1mg

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% 3.2% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Sugar
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% 0% 4.4% 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.8%
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
Sugar
1
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +427700%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +624%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
3
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
Sugar
1
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 99.8 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +4721.3%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Apple Sugar
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Sugar Opinion
Calories 52kcal 387kcal Sugar
Protein 0.26g 0g Apple
Fats 0.17g 0g Apple
Vitamin C 4.6mg 0mg Apple
Net carbs 11.41g 99.98g Sugar
Carbs 13.81g 99.98g Sugar
Magnesium 5mg 0mg Apple
Calcium 6mg 1mg Apple
Potassium 107mg 2mg Apple
Iron 0.12mg 0.05mg Apple
Sugar 10.39g 99.8g Apple
Fiber 2.4g 0g Apple
Copper 0.027mg 0.007mg Apple
Zinc 0.04mg 0.01mg Apple
Starch 0.05g Apple
Phosphorus 11mg 0mg Apple
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Vitamin A 54IU 0IU Apple
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Apple
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0mg Apple
Manganese 0.035mg 0.004mg Apple
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Sugar
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0mg Apple
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.019mg Apple
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0mg Apple
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0mg Apple
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0mg Apple
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0µg Apple
Folate 3µg 0µg Apple
Choline 3.4mg 0mg Apple
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0g Apple
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0g 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
Fructose 5.9g 0g Apple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple Sugar
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%
Sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
1%
Sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple
Apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 89.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.