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Apple pie vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between apple pie and cereal

  • Apple pie contains less vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin C, and manganese than cereal.
  • Cereal's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 513% higher.
  • Apple pie has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of apple pie is 41, while the glycemic index of cereal is 69.

The food types used in this comparison are Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).

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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%
Cereal
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3% 9.3% 1277% 46% 207% 33% 104% 103% 34%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +171.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.5%
Contains more IronIron +2714.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +197.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +4650%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +220.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +334.1%
~equal in Calcium ~10mg

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%
Cereal
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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 128% 271% 1.6% 0% 1572% 893% 555% 14% 1381% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1103.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2706.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4592.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2349.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2537.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +89.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15652.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Cereal
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6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more FatsFats +918.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1281%
Contains more ProteinProtein +218.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +155.4%
Contains more OtherOther +147.8%

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
Cereal
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32% 25% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.354 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2051%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +520.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Cereal DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 6.288mg 513%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 5.986mg 458%
Iron 1.21mg 34.06mg 411%
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 3.87mg 286%
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 29.62mg 178%
Vitamin A 29µg 814µg 87%
Zinc 0.16mg 7.6mg 68%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 38.5mg 39%
Manganese 0.182mg 0.79mg 26%
Sodium 266mg 795mg 23%
Carbs 34g 86.85g 18%
Saturated fat 3.797g 0.26g 16%
Fats 11g 1.08g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 0.354g 12%
Selenium 6.3µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.388g 0.204g 10%
Copper 0.046mg 0.137mg 10%
Phosphorus 24mg 77mg 8%
Protein 1.9g 6.06g 8%
Calories 237kcal 378kcal 7%
Magnesium 7mg 19mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.226mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Fiber 1.6g 1.4g 1%
Potassium 65mg 105mg 1%
Folate 4µg 1%
Net carbs 32.4g 85.45g N/A
Calcium 11mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 10.35g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0.241mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.26mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 0.767mg 0%
Lysine 0.07mg 0.113mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.13mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.365mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0.344mg 0%
Histidine 0.038mg 0.162mg 0%
Fructose 0.26g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Cereal
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
371%
Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
183%
Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.537g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereal
Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereal
Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 529mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. 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.