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English muffins vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between English muffins and Apple pie

  • Apple pie contains less Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, and Zinc than English muffins.
  • English muffins' daily need coverage for Iron is 35% higher.
  • Apple pie contains 24 times less Folate than English muffins. English muffins contain 94µg of Folate, while Apple pie contains 4µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in English muffins are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) 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 +1381.8%
Contains more Iron +230.6%
Contains more Magnesium +242.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +283.3%
Contains more Potassium +67.7%
Contains more Zinc +556.3%
Contains more Copper +193.5%
Contains more Manganese +177.5%
Contains less Sodium -37.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1381.8%
Contains more Iron +230.6%
Contains more Magnesium +242.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +283.3%
Contains more Potassium +67.7%
Contains more Zinc +556.3%
Contains more Copper +193.5%
Contains more Manganese +177.5%
Contains less Sodium -37.4%

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 B1 +256%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +262.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.1%
Contains more Folate +2250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +77.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 6% 120% 58% 77% 22% 13% 71% 5% 3%
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 B1 +256%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +262.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.1%
Contains more Folate +2250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +77.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +366.8%
Contains more Carbs +29.9%
Contains more Other +90%
Contains more Fats +550.9%
Contains more Water +19.8%
9% 2% 44% 44% 2%
Protein: 8.87 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 44.17 g
Water: 43.56 g
Other: 1.71 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 +366.8%
Contains more Carbs +29.9%
Contains more Other +90%
Contains more Fats +550.9%
Contains more Water +19.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1045.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +341.4%
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1045.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +341.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffins Apple pie Opinion
Net carbs 40.67g 32.4g English muffins
Protein 8.87g 1.9g English muffins
Fats 1.69g 11g Apple pie
Carbs 44.17g 34g English muffins
Calories 227kcal 237kcal Apple pie
Starch 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 3.53g Apple pie
Fiber 3.5g 1.6g English muffins
Calcium 163mg 11mg English muffins
Iron 4mg 1.21mg English muffins
Magnesium 24mg 7mg English muffins
Phosphorus 92mg 24mg English muffins
Potassium 109mg 65mg English muffins
Sodium 425mg 266mg Apple pie
Zinc 1.05mg 0.16mg English muffins
Copper 0.135mg 0.046mg English muffins
Manganese 0.505mg 0.182mg English muffins
Selenium 22.4µg English muffins
Vitamin A 0IU 124IU Apple pie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 29µg Apple pie
Vitamin E 0.31mg English muffins
Vitamin C 1.8mg 3.2mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.477mg 0.134mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.158mg English muffins
Vitamin B3 4.07mg 1.123mg English muffins
Vitamin B5 0.363mg 0.119mg English muffins
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.038mg English muffins
Folate 94µg 4µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.01µg English muffins
Vitamin K 1.2µg English muffins
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.026mg English muffins
Threonine 0.331mg 0.054mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.404mg 0.073mg English muffins
Leucine 0.652mg 0.129mg English muffins
Lysine 0.45mg 0.07mg English muffins
Methionine 153mg 0.032mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.417mg 0.088mg English muffins
Valine 0.454mg 0.084mg English muffins
Histidine 0.201mg 0.038mg English muffins
Saturated Fat 0.733g 3.797g English muffins
Monounsaturated Fat 0.383g 4.388g Apple pie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.498g 2.198g Apple pie
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g English muffins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffins 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
32%
English muffins
11%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
English muffins
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffins
English muffins is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.064g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
English muffins
English muffins is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. English muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/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.