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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.
Blueberry
Blueberry
7
:
1
Apple
Apple
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +111.1%
Contains more Manganese +860%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +39%
Equal in Calcium - 6
Equal in Phosphorus - 11
Equal in Sodium - 1
Blueberry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 11% 5% 6% 7% 1% 5% 19% 44% 1%
Apple
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +111.1%
Contains more Manganese +860%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +39%
Equal in Calcium - 6
Equal in Phosphorus - 11
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.
Blueberry
Blueberry
9
:
0
Apple
Apple
Contains more Vitamin E +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +359.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +777.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 54
Blueberry
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 12% 0% 33% 10% 10% 8% 8% 12% 5% 0% 49%
Apple
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +359.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +777.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 54

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blueberry
Blueberry
4
:
1
Apple
Apple
Contains more Protein +184.6%
Contains more Fats +94.1%
Contains more Other +15%
Equal in Carbs - 13.81
Equal in Water - 85.56
Blueberry
14% 84%
Protein: 0.74 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 14.49 g
Water: 84.21 g
Other: 0.23 g
Apple
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +184.6%
Contains more Fats +94.1%
Contains more Other +15%
Equal in Carbs - 13.81
Equal in Water - 85.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blueberry
Blueberry
2
:
0
Apple
Apple
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +571.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +186.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.028
Blueberry
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.146 g
Apple
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +571.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +186.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.028

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blueberry
Blueberry
1
:
3
Apple
Apple
Contains more Glucose +100.8%
Contains more Starch +66.7%
Contains more Sucrose +1781.8%
Contains more Fructose +18.7%
Blueberry
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
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 Glucose +100.8%
Contains more Starch +66.7%
Contains more Sucrose +1781.8%
Contains more Fructose +18.7%

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 Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blueberry Apple Opinion
Net carbs 12.09g 11.41g Blueberry
Protein 0.74g 0.26g Blueberry
Fats 0.33g 0.17g Blueberry
Carbs 14.49g 13.81g Blueberry
Calories 57kcal 52kcal Blueberry
Starch 0.03g 0.05g Apple
Fructose 4.97g 5.9g Apple
Sugar 9.96g 10.39g Blueberry
Fiber 2.4g 2.4g
Calcium 6mg 6mg
Iron 0.28mg 0.12mg Blueberry
Magnesium 6mg 5mg Blueberry
Phosphorus 12mg 11mg Blueberry
Potassium 77mg 107mg Apple
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 0.16mg 0.04mg Blueberry
Copper 0.057mg 0.027mg Blueberry
Manganese 0.336mg 0.035mg Blueberry
Selenium 0.1µg 0µg Blueberry
Vitamin A 54IU 54IU
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 3µg
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.18mg Blueberry
Vitamin C 9.7mg 4.6mg 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
Folate 6µg 3µg Blueberry
Vitamin K 19.3µg 2.2µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.028g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.047g 0.007g Blueberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.146g 0.051g Blueberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blueberry Apple
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
12%
Blueberry
5%
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 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)
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.