Applesauce vs Sugars
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA Foundation Foods
Applesauce, unsweetened, with added vitamin C is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Applesauce —
Sugars 385
Protein (g)
Applesauce 0.273
Sugars 0
Carbs (g)
Applesauce 12.3
Sugars 99.6
Fat (g)
Applesauce 0.162
Sugars 0.320
Fiber (g)
Applesauce —
Sugars —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Applesauce, unsweetened, with added vitamin C — 0.273g vs 0g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Applesauce, unsweetened, with added vitamin C scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Applesauce | Sugars | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | — | 385 kcal | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 87.1 g | 0.020 g | +435400% |
| Protein | 0.273 g | 0 g | |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.162 g | 0.320 g | -49% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 12.3 g | 99.6 g | -88% |
| Sugars, Total | 9.66 g | 99.8 g | -90% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 43.7 mg | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 3.82 mg | 1.00 mg | +282% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.045 mg | 0.050 mg | -10% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 3.94 mg | 0.300 mg | +1213% |
| Phosphorus, P | 9.12 mg | 0 mg | |
| Potassium, K | 108 mg | 2.00 mg | +5285% |
| Sodium, Na | 0.504 mg | 1.00 mg | -50% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.003 mg | 0.010 mg | -74% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.039 mg | 0.007 mg | +458% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.037 mg | 0.004 mg | +820% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 52 kcal | 401 kcal | -87% |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 46 kcal | 385 kcal | -88% |
| Energy | — | 1610 kj | |
| Nitrogen | 0.044 g | 0 g | |
| Ash | 0.203 g | 0.070 g | +189% |
| Sucrose | 1.36 g | 99.8 g | -99% |
| Glucose | 2.45 g | 0 g | |
| Fructose | 5.86 g | 0 g | |
| Lactose | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Maltose | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Galactose | 0 g | 0.030 g | -100% |
| Citric acid | 0 mg | — | |
| Malic acid | 426 mg | — | |
| Oxalic acid | 0 mg | — | |
| Pyruvic acid | 0 mg | — | |
| Quinic acid | 5.41 mg | — | |
| Biotin | 0 ug | — | |
| Iodine | |||
| Iodine mcg/100gB | — | 0 mcg | |
| Fluoride | |||
| Mean mcg/100g ** | — | 1.45 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA Foundation Foods and USDA Foundation Foods. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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