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Cheesecake vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cheesecake and Apple pie

  • Cheesecake has more Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B12, however, Apple pie is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cheesecake covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 31% more than Apple pie.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheesecake commercially prepared and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour.

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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 more Calcium +363.6%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +287.5%
Contains more Potassium +38.5%
Contains more Zinc +218.8%
Contains more Iron +92.1%
Contains less Sodium -39.3%
Contains more Copper +130%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Contains more Calcium +363.6%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +287.5%
Contains more Potassium +38.5%
Contains more Zinc +218.8%
Contains more Iron +92.1%
Contains less Sodium -39.3%
Contains more Copper +130%
Contains more Manganese +30%

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 +341.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +379.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.8%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1600%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +378.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +475.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +341.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +379.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.8%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1600%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +378.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +475.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +189.5%
Contains more Fats +104.5%
Contains more Carbs +33.3%
Contains more Water +14.5%
Equal in Other - 0.9
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +189.5%
Contains more Fats +104.5%
Contains more Carbs +33.3%
Contains more Water +14.5%
Equal in Other - 0.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.2%
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Apple pie Opinion
Net carbs 25.1g 32.4g Apple pie
Protein 5.5g 1.9g Cheesecake
Fats 22.5g 11g Cheesecake
Carbs 25.5g 34g Apple pie
Calories 321kcal 237kcal Cheesecake
Sugar 21.8g Apple pie
Fiber 0.4g 1.6g Apple pie
Calcium 51mg 11mg Cheesecake
Iron 0.63mg 1.21mg Apple pie
Magnesium 11mg 7mg Cheesecake
Phosphorus 93mg 24mg Cheesecake
Potassium 90mg 65mg Cheesecake
Sodium 438mg 266mg Apple pie
Zinc 0.51mg 0.16mg Cheesecake
Copper 0.02mg 0.046mg Apple pie
Manganese 0.14mg 0.182mg Apple pie
Selenium 5.2µg Cheesecake
Vitamin A 547IU 124IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 159µg 29µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 18IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0.4mg 3.2mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.134mg Apple pie
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.158mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 1.123mg Apple pie
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.119mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.038mg Cheesecake
Folate 18µg 4µg Cheesecake
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.01µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 4.4µg Cheesecake
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.026mg Cheesecake
Threonine 0.222mg 0.054mg Cheesecake
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.073mg Cheesecake
Leucine 0.464mg 0.129mg Cheesecake
Lysine 0.372mg 0.07mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.136mg 0.032mg Cheesecake
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.088mg Cheesecake
Valine 0.314mg 0.084mg Cheesecake
Histidine 0.133mg 0.038mg Cheesecake
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg Apple pie
Saturated Fat 9.921g 3.797g Apple pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Cheesecake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.634g 4.388g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 2.198g Apple pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cheesecake Apple pie
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
17%
Cheesecake
11%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 172mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.124g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/nutrients
  2. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.