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Coca-Cola vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Coca-Cola and Apple

  • The amount of Fiber, and Vitamin C in Apple is higher than in Coca-Cola.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola 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 0% 0.6% 0.18% 4.1% 0.33% 0.55% 4.3% 0.52% 0.26% 0.55%
Apple
Apple
7
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 SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5250%
Contains more CopperCopper +2600%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1650%
~equal in Iron ~0.12mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~11mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.16%
Apple
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%
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 +∞%
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 +1033.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 g
Apple
Apple
4
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 +271.4%
Contains more FatsFats +750%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.5%
Contains more OtherOther +400%
~equal in Water ~85.56g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coca-Cola Apple
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coca-Cola Apple Opinion
Calories 37kcal 52kcal Apple
Protein 0.07g 0.26g Apple
Fats 0.02g 0.17g Apple
Vitamin C 0mg 4.6mg Apple
Net carbs 9.56g 11.41g Apple
Carbs 9.56g 13.81g Apple
Magnesium 0mg 5mg Apple
Calcium 2mg 6mg Apple
Potassium 2mg 107mg Apple
Iron 0.11mg 0.12mg Apple
Sugar 8.97g 10.39g Coca-Cola
Fiber 0g 2.4g Apple
Copper 0.001mg 0.027mg Apple
Zinc 0.02mg 0.04mg Apple
Starch 0.05g Apple
Phosphorus 10mg 11mg Apple
Sodium 4mg 1mg Apple
Vitamin A 0IU 54IU Apple
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Apple
Vitamin E 0mg 0.18mg Apple
Manganese 0.002mg 0.035mg Apple
Selenium 0.1µg 0µg Coca-Cola
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.017mg Apple
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.026mg Apple
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.091mg Apple
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.061mg Apple
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.041mg Apple
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg Apple
Folate 0µg 3µg Apple
Choline 0.3mg 3.4mg Apple
Saturated Fat 0g 0.028g Coca-Cola
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.007g Apple
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 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 Apple

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Coca-Cola 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
0%
Coca-Cola
4%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coca-Cola
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/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.