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Apple pie vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between apple pie and cream cheese

  • Apple pie has more iron, vitamin B1, and manganese; however, cream cheese is richer in vitamin A, phosphorus, vitamin B1,2, calcium, and vitamin B5.
  • Cream cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 82% more than apple pie.
  • Cream cheese has 17 times less manganese than apple pie. Apple pie has 0.182mg of manganese, while cream cheese has 0.011mg.
  • Apple pie contains less saturated fat.
  • Apple pie has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of apple pie is 41, while the glycemic index of cream cheese is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Cheese, cream.

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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 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more IronIron +1000%
Contains more CopperCopper +155.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1554.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +781.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +212.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +345.8%

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% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +482.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1134.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +962.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +334.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2100%
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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +515.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +223.7%
Contains more FatsFats +213.1%
Contains more OtherOther +41.1%
~equal in Water ~52.62g

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +103%

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 Cream cheese
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Cream cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 3.797g 20.213g 75%
Fats 11g 34.44g 36%
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg 34%
Vitamin A 29µg 308µg 31%
Selenium 8.6µg 16%
Iron 1.21mg 0.11mg 14%
Phosphorus 24mg 107mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.388g 8.907g 11%
Protein 1.9g 6.15g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.023mg 9%
Carbs 34g 5.52g 9%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.22µg 9%
Calcium 11mg 97mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.517mg 8%
Manganese 0.182mg 0.011mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.23mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 0.091mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.86mg 6%
Calories 237kcal 350kcal 6%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Choline 27.2mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 1.483g 5%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg 4%
Zinc 0.16mg 0.5mg 3%
Copper 0.046mg 0.018mg 3%
Sodium 266mg 314mg 2%
Potassium 65mg 132mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.056mg 1%
Folate 4µg 9µg 1%
Net carbs 32.4g 5.52g N/A
Magnesium 7mg 9mg 0%
Sugar 3.76g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.07mg 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.038mg 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Cream cheese
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
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.416g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie
Apple pie is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.