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Apple pie vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Apple pie and Cheese sandwich?

  • Apple pie has less Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Vitamin B3 than Cheese sandwich.
  • Cheese sandwich's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 51% higher.
  • Apple pie contains less Sodium.

We used Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains less Sodium -68.3%
Contains more Calcium +1754.5%
Contains more Iron +116.5%
Contains more Magnesium +671.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1491.7%
Contains more Potassium +370.8%
Contains more Zinc +443.8%
Contains more Copper +247.8%
Contains more Manganese +495.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Contains less Sodium -68.3%
Contains more Calcium +1754.5%
Contains more Iron +116.5%
Contains more Magnesium +671.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1491.7%
Contains more Potassium +370.8%
Contains more Zinc +443.8%
Contains more Copper +247.8%
Contains more Manganese +495.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +422.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +586.8%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 11% 34% 37% 22% 8% 9% 3% 2% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +422.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +586.8%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1531.3%
Contains more Protein +415.8%
Contains more Fats +127.3%
Contains more Carbs +71.2%
Contains more Other +322.2%
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Water +1531.3%
Contains more Protein +415.8%
Contains more Fats +127.3%
Contains more Carbs +71.2%
Contains more Other +322.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +135.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +317%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.129
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +135.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +317%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.129

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Cheese sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 32.4g 55.1g Cheese sandwich
Protein 1.9g 9.8g Cheese sandwich
Fats 11g 25g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 34g 58.2g Cheese sandwich
Calories 237kcal 497kcal Cheese sandwich
Fiber 1.6g 3.1g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 11mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 1.21mg 2.62mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 7mg 54mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 24mg 382mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 65mg 306mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 266mg 839mg Apple pie
Zinc 0.16mg 0.87mg Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.046mg 0.16mg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 0.182mg 1.083mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 24.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 124IU 71IU Apple pie
Vitamin A RAE 29µg 21µg Apple pie
Vitamin C 3.2mg 1.5mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.358mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.427mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 3.185mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.622mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.261mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 4µg 64µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.12µg Cheese sandwich
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.054mg 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.129mg 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.07mg 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.032mg 0.167mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.084mg 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.038mg 0.219mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Apple pie
Saturated Fat 3.797g 4.129g Apple pie
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 9.166g Cheese sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Cheese sandwich
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
11%
Apple pie
35%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 573mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.332g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/nutrients
  2. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.