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Apple pie vs. Apricot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between apple pie and apricots

  • Apple pie has more iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, monounsaturated Fat, and polyunsaturated fat; however, apricots have more vitamin C, vitamin A, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated Fat for apple pie is 19% higher.
  • Apricots have 266 times less Sodium than apple pie. Apple pie has 266mg of Sodium, while apricots have 1mg.
  • Apricots are lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Apricots, raw.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 3.9% 23% 15% 26% 5.5% 9.9% 0.13% 10% 0.55%
Contains more IronIron +210.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +136.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +298.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~23mg

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 11% 7.4% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
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 33% 77% 18% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 11% 14% 12% 0% 8.3% 6.8% 1.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +295%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +931.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
11% 86%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 11.12 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2720.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +205.8%
Contains more OtherOther +21.6%
Contains more WaterWater +65.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
10% 62% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.077 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2481.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2754.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Apricot Opinion
Calories 237kcal 48kcal Apple pie
Protein 1.9g 1.4g Apple pie
Fats 11g 0.39g Apple pie
Vitamin C 3.2mg 10mg Apricot
Net carbs 32.4g 9.12g Apple pie
Carbs 34g 11.12g Apple pie
Magnesium 7mg 10mg Apricot
Calcium 11mg 13mg Apricot
Potassium 65mg 259mg Apricot
Iron 1.21mg 0.39mg Apple pie
Sugar 9.24g Apple pie
Fiber 1.6g 2g Apricot
Copper 0.046mg 0.078mg Apricot
Zinc 0.16mg 0.2mg Apricot
Phosphorus 24mg 23mg Apple pie
Sodium 266mg 1mg Apricot
Vitamin A 124IU 1279IU Apricot
Vitamin A 29µg 96µg Apricot
Vitamin E 0.89mg Apricot
Manganese 0.182mg 0.077mg Apple pie
Selenium 0.1µg Apricot
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.03mg Apple pie
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.04mg Apple pie
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 0.6mg Apple pie
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.24mg Apricot
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.054mg Apricot
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Apple pie
Vitamin K 3.3µg Apricot
Folate 4µg 9µg Apricot
Choline 2.8mg Apricot
Saturated Fat 3.797g 0.027g Apricot
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 0.17g Apple pie
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 0.077g Apple pie
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.015mg Apple pie
Threonine 0.054mg 0.047mg Apple pie
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.041mg Apple pie
Leucine 0.129mg 0.077mg Apple pie
Lysine 0.07mg 0.097mg Apricot
Methionine 0.032mg 0.006mg Apple pie
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.052mg Apple pie
Valine 0.084mg 0.047mg Apple pie
Histidine 0.038mg 0.027mg Apple pie
Fructose 0.94g Apricot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Apricot
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
10%
Apple pie
15%
Apricot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
10%
Apricot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot
Apricot contains less Sodium (difference - 265mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apricot
Apricot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.24g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie
Apple pie is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Apricot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171697/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.