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Apple vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between apple and sugar substitute

  • Apple has more fiber; however, sugar substitute has more calcium.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for calcium is 87% more.
  • Apple has 4 times more Fiber than sugar substitute. Apple has 2.4g of Fiber, while sugar substitute has 0.6g.
  • Sugar substitute is lower in sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Apples, raw, with skin and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +174.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +285.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +59.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14550%
Contains more IronIron +33.3%
~equal in Zinc ~0.04mg
~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
10
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%
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% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
2
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +836.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +692.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +513.8%
Contains more OtherOther +1915%

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
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +122.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +6940%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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 substitute
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Sugar substitute Opinion
Calories 52kcal 347kcal Sugar substitute
Protein 0.26g 2.06g Sugar substitute
Fats 0.17g 0g Apple
Vitamin C 4.6mg Apple
Net carbs 11.41g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Carbs 13.81g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Magnesium 5mg 6mg Sugar substitute
Calcium 6mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 107mg 39mg Apple
Iron 0.12mg 0.16mg Sugar substitute
Sugar 10.39g 4.03g Sugar substitute
Fiber 2.4g 0.6g Apple
Copper 0.027mg 0.007mg Apple
Zinc 0.04mg 0.04mg
Starch 0.05g 3.52g Sugar substitute
Phosphorus 11mg 8mg Apple
Sodium 1mg 572mg Apple
Vitamin A 54IU Apple
Vitamin A 3µg Apple
Vitamin E 0.18mg Apple
Manganese 0.035mg 0.022mg Apple
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.015mg Apple
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.015mg Apple
Vitamin B3 0.091mg Apple
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.08mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.015mg Apple
Vitamin K 2.2µg Apple
Folate 3µg Apple
Choline 3.4mg Apple
Saturated Fat 0.028g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g Apple
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 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 substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 571mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apple
Apple is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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 substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.