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Apple pie vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Apple pie and Yellow cake

  • Apple pie has more Vitamin B1, while Yellow cake has more Phosphorus, Copper, and Iron.
  • Yellow cake covers your daily need of Phosphorus 16% more than Apple pie.
  • Apple pie contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Yellow cake. While Apple pie contains 0.134mg of Vitamin B1, Yellow cake contains only 0.043mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Apple pie is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery.

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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 -14.2%
Contains more Calcium +190.9%
Contains more Iron +67.8%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +475%
Contains more Potassium +187.7%
Contains more Zinc +162.5%
Contains more Copper +245.7%
Contains more Manganese +22%
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 10% 77% 15% 60% 17% 41% 12% 53% 29% 33%
Contains less Sodium -14.2%
Contains more Calcium +190.9%
Contains more Iron +67.8%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +475%
Contains more Potassium +187.7%
Contains more Zinc +162.5%
Contains more Copper +245.7%
Contains more Manganese +22%

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 +376.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +211.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.7%
Contains more Folate +450%
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 2% 90% 6% 0% 11% 22% 15% 10% 0% 17% 0% 63%
Contains more Vitamin A +376.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +211.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.7%
Contains more Folate +450%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +133.2%
Contains more Protein +66.3%
Contains more Fats +61.4%
Contains more Carbs +62.8%
Contains more Other +50%
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Water +133.2%
Contains more Protein +66.3%
Contains more Fats +61.4%
Contains more Carbs +62.8%
Contains more Other +50%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.1%
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.728 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.1%

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 Yellow cake
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Yellow cake Opinion
Net carbs 32.4g 53.86g Yellow cake
Protein 1.9g 3.16g Yellow cake
Fats 11g 17.75g Yellow cake
Carbs 34g 55.36g Yellow cake
Calories 237kcal 379kcal Yellow cake
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Fructose 0.62g Yellow cake
Sugar 39.22g Apple pie
Fiber 1.6g 1.5g Apple pie
Calcium 11mg 32mg Yellow cake
Iron 1.21mg 2.03mg Yellow cake
Magnesium 7mg 20mg Yellow cake
Phosphorus 24mg 138mg Yellow cake
Potassium 65mg 187mg Yellow cake
Sodium 266mg 310mg Apple pie
Zinc 0.16mg 0.42mg Yellow cake
Copper 0.046mg 0.159mg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.182mg 0.222mg Yellow cake
Selenium 5.9µg Yellow cake
Vitamin A 124IU 26IU Apple pie
Vitamin A RAE 29µg 7µg Apple pie
Vitamin E 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 6IU Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg Yellow cake
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.043mg Apple pie
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.093mg Apple pie
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 0.8mg Apple pie
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.165mg Yellow cake
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0mg Apple pie
Folate 4µg 22µg Yellow cake
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Apple pie
Vitamin K 25.1µg Yellow cake
Tryptophan 0.026mg Apple pie
Threonine 0.054mg Apple pie
Isoleucine 0.073mg Apple pie
Leucine 0.129mg Apple pie
Lysine 0.07mg Apple pie
Methionine 0.032mg Apple pie
Phenylalanine 0.088mg Apple pie
Valine 0.084mg Apple pie
Histidine 0.038mg Apple pie
Cholesterol 0mg 16mg Apple pie
Trans Fat 1.313g Apple pie
Saturated Fat 3.797g 5.793g Apple pie
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 7.214g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 4.728g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Yellow cake
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
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.996g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/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.