Ingredient swap
Applesauce vs Butter
Applesauce has about 6% of the calories of butter and almost no fat. It keeps bakes moist but makes them denser and cakier.
How to swap
Replace up to half the butter with applesauce, cup for cup. Replacing all of it gives a gummy texture.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Applesauce | Butter |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 42 better | 717 |
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0.9 gbetter |
| Carbs | 11.3 g | 0.1 gbetter |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 81 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 gbetter | 0 g |
| Sugar | 9.4 g | 0.1 gbetter |
| Sodium | 2 mgbetter | 643 mg |
| 1 cup weighs | 244 g | 227 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use butter instead of applesauce?
Replace up to half the butter with applesauce, cup for cup. Replacing all of it gives a gummy texture.
Which has more protein?
Butter, with 0.9 g per 100 g versus 0.2 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Applesauce, with 42 calories per 100 g.