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Blueberry vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Blueberry and Apple

  • The amount of Vitamin K, Manganese, and Vitamin C in Blueberry is higher than in Apple.
  • Blueberry covers your daily need of Vitamin K 14% more than Apple.
  • Blueberry contains 10 times more Manganese than Apple. While Blueberry contains 0.336mg of Manganese, Apple contains only 0.035mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Blueberries, raw 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 4.3% 1.8% 6.8% 11% 19% 4.4% 5.1% 0.13% 44% 0.55%
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more IronIron +133.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +111.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +860%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39%
~equal in Calcium ~6mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~11mg
~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.
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 32% 3.2% 11% 0% 9.3% 9.5% 7.8% 7.4% 12% 0% 48% 4.5% 3.3%
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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 CVitamin C +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +359.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +777.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +76.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~54IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 84%
Protein: 0.74 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 14.49 g
Water: 84.21 g
Other: 0.23 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 ProteinProtein +184.6%
Contains more FatsFats +94.1%
Contains more OtherOther +15%
~equal in Carbs ~13.81g
~equal in Water ~85.56g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.146 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +571.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +186.3%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.028g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 50%
Starch: 0.03 g
Sucrose: 0.11 g
Glucose: 4.88 g
Fructose: 4.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 GlucoseGlucose +100.8%
Contains more StarchStarch +66.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1781.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +18.7%
~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.
Blueberry Apple
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blueberry Apple Opinion
Calories 57kcal 52kcal Blueberry
Protein 0.74g 0.26g Blueberry
Fats 0.33g 0.17g Blueberry
Vitamin C 9.7mg 4.6mg Blueberry
Net carbs 12.09g 11.41g Blueberry
Carbs 14.49g 13.81g Blueberry
Magnesium 6mg 5mg Blueberry
Calcium 6mg 6mg
Potassium 77mg 107mg Apple
Iron 0.28mg 0.12mg Blueberry
Sugar 9.96g 10.39g Blueberry
Fiber 2.4g 2.4g
Copper 0.057mg 0.027mg Blueberry
Zinc 0.16mg 0.04mg Blueberry
Starch 0.03g 0.05g Apple
Phosphorus 12mg 11mg Blueberry
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Vitamin A 54IU 54IU
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 3µg
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.18mg Blueberry
Manganese 0.336mg 0.035mg Blueberry
Selenium 0.1µg 0µg Blueberry
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.017mg Blueberry
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.026mg Blueberry
Vitamin B3 0.418mg 0.091mg Blueberry
Vitamin B5 0.124mg 0.061mg Blueberry
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.041mg Blueberry
Vitamin K 19.3µg 2.2µg Blueberry
Folate 6µg 3µg Blueberry
Choline 6mg 3.4mg Blueberry
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.028g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.047g 0.007g Blueberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.146g 0.051g Blueberry
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.001mg Blueberry
Threonine 0.02mg 0.006mg Blueberry
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.006mg Blueberry
Leucine 0.044mg 0.013mg Blueberry
Lysine 0.013mg 0.012mg Blueberry
Methionine 0.012mg 0.001mg Blueberry
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0.006mg Blueberry
Valine 0.031mg 0.012mg Blueberry
Histidine 0.011mg 0.005mg Blueberry
Fructose 4.97g 5.9g Apple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Blueberry 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
11%
Blueberry
4%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Blueberry
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blueberry
Blueberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food is cheaper?
Blueberry
Blueberry is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blueberry
Blueberry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blueberry
Blueberry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.028 g)

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. Blueberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171711/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.