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Applesauce vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between applesauce and apple

  • Applesauce has less fiber.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Applesauce, canned, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid (includes USDA commodity) and Apples, raw, with skin.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 1.2% 6.5% 8.6% 9% 0.82% 2.1% 0.26% 3.3% 1.6%
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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%
Contains more IronIron +91.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40%
~equal in Copper ~0.027mg

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.
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 3.3% 1.7% 3.2% 0% 6.5% 6.9% 1.6% 2.5% 6.2% 0% 1.3% 2.3% 1.2%
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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% 3.2% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +360%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +340%
Contains more CholineCholine +54.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.091mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~3µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 0.17 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 88.22 g
Other: 0.24 g
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
Contains more OtherOther +20%
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.9%
Contains more FatsFats +70%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.5%
~equal in Water ~85.56g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 8% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.014 g
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33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +250%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +264.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 25% 63%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.13 g
Glucose: 2.3 g
Fructose: 5.88 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0 g
Apple
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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
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +83.2%
~equal in Glucose ~2.43g
~equal in Fructose ~5.9g
~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.
Applesauce Apple
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Applesauce Apple Opinion
Calories 42kcal 52kcal Apple
Protein 0.17g 0.26g Apple
Fats 0.1g 0.17g Apple
Vitamin C 1mg 4.6mg Apple
Net carbs 10.17g 11.41g Apple
Carbs 11.27g 13.81g Apple
Magnesium 3mg 5mg Apple
Calcium 4mg 6mg Apple
Potassium 74mg 107mg Apple
Iron 0.23mg 0.12mg Applesauce
Sugar 9.39g 10.39g Applesauce
Fiber 1.1g 2.4g Apple
Copper 0.027mg 0.027mg
Zinc 0.03mg 0.04mg Apple
Starch 0g 0.05g Apple
Phosphorus 5mg 11mg Apple
Sodium 2mg 1mg Apple
Vitamin A 29IU 54IU Apple
Vitamin A 1µg 3µg Apple
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.18mg Apple
Manganese 0.025mg 0.035mg Apple
Selenium 0.3µg 0µg Applesauce
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.017mg Applesauce
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.026mg Applesauce
Vitamin B3 0.084mg 0.091mg Apple
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.061mg Apple
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.041mg Apple
Vitamin K 0.5µg 2.2µg Apple
Folate 3µg 3µg
Choline 2.2mg 3.4mg Apple
Saturated Fat 0.008g 0.028g Applesauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.007g Apple
Polyunsaturated fat 0.014g 0.051g Apple
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.001mg Applesauce
Threonine 0.006mg 0.006mg
Isoleucine 0.006mg 0.006mg
Leucine 0.01mg 0.013mg Apple
Lysine 0.01mg 0.012mg Apple
Methionine 0.002mg 0.001mg Applesauce
Phenylalanine 0.005mg 0.006mg Apple
Valine 0.008mg 0.012mg Apple
Histidine 0.003mg 0.005mg Apple
Fructose 5.88g 5.9g Apple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Applesauce
Applesauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Applesauce
Applesauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Applesauce
Applesauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Applesauce
Applesauce is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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)

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. Applesauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171695/nutrients
  2. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.