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Apple pie vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between apple pie and candy bar

  • The amount of vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, folate, vitamin B5, and potassium in candy bar is higher than in apple pie.
  • Candy bar covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 11766% more than apple pie.

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

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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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains more IronIron +24.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1471.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +609.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +526.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1582.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +2362.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1183.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +583%

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% 9.7% 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 0% 0% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +605.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +597.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +402531.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1775%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +3162.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +715.8%
Contains more FatsFats +206.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.4%
Contains more OtherOther +100%

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
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +281.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +384.5%

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 Candy bar
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 153mg 11766%
Copper 0.046mg 0.774mg 81%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 10.65g 56%
Manganese 0.182mg 1.243mg 46%
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 7.922mg 42%
Phosphorus 24mg 308mg 41%
Fats 11g 33.7g 35%
Zinc 0.16mg 3.94mg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 4.388g 16.721g 31%
Protein 1.9g 15.5g 27%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 27%
Magnesium 7mg 110mg 25%
Folate 4µg 75µg 18%
Calories 237kcal 522kcal 14%
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.83mg 14%
Fiber 1.6g 4.1g 10%
Potassium 65mg 407mg 10%
Selenium 4.7µg 9%
Calcium 11mg 78mg 7%
Sodium 266mg 156mg 5%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Saturated fat 3.797g 4.678g 4%
Carbs 34g 47.4g 4%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.1mg 3%
Vitamin A 29µg 0µg 3%
Iron 1.21mg 0.97mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.14mg 1%
Net carbs 32.4g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 42.22g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.07mg 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.038mg 0.385mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Candy bar
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
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.881g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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 ($)
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.