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Almonds vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between almonds and apple pie

  • Apple pie contains less copper, manganese, vitamin B2, phosphorus, magnesium, fiber, iron, zinc, calcium, and potassium than almonds.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for almonds is 109% higher.
  • Apple pie has 39 times less magnesium than almonds. Almonds have 270mg of magnesium, while apple pie has 7mg.
  • Apple pie has a higher glycemic index than almonds.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, almonds 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.
Almonds
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3757.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2345.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1027.7%
Contains more IronIron +206.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +2141.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1850%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1904.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1097.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 9.7% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +620.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +295.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +260.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1000%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 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 ProteinProtein +1013.2%
Contains more FatsFats +353.9%
Contains more OtherOther +228.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1083.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +619%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +460.9%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.797g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almonds Apple pie DV% diff.
Vitamin E 25.63mg 171%
Copper 1.031mg 0.046mg 109%
Manganese 2.179mg 0.182mg 87%
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.158mg 75%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 2.198g 68%
Monounsaturated fat 31.551g 4.388g 68%
Phosphorus 481mg 24mg 65%
Magnesium 270mg 7mg 63%
Fats 49.93g 11g 60%
Fiber 12.5g 1.6g 44%
Protein 21.15g 1.9g 39%
Iron 3.71mg 1.21mg 31%
Zinc 3.12mg 0.16mg 27%
Calcium 269mg 11mg 26%
Potassium 733mg 65mg 20%
Calories 579kcal 237kcal 17%
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 1.123mg 16%
Sodium 1mg 266mg 12%
Folate 44µg 4µg 10%
Choline 52.1mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.038mg 8%
Selenium 4.1µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.119mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.134mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Carbs 21.55g 34g 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 29µg 3%
Net carbs 9.05g 32.4g N/A
Sugar 4.35g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Trans fat 0.015g N/A
Saturated fat 3.802g 3.797g 0%
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.601mg 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.073mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 0.568mg 0.07mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.088mg 0%
Valine 0.855mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.539mg 0.038mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almonds Apple pie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
78%
Almonds
10%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.0049999999999999g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie
Apple pie is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 265mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.