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Apple pie vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between apple pie and cheese sandwich?

  • Apple pie has less phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin B3 than cheese sandwich.
  • Cheese sandwich's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 51% higher.
  • Apple pie contains less sodium.
  • Apple pie has a lower glycemic index than cheese sandwich.

We used Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling types in this comparison.

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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 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +671.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1754.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +370.8%
Contains more IronIron +116.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +247.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +443.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1491.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +495.1%

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 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +183.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +422.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +586.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1100%
Contains more FolateFolate +1500%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +1531.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +415.8%
Contains more FatsFats +127.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +71.2%
Contains more OtherOther +322.2%

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +135.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +317%
~equal in Saturated fat ~4.129g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Cheese sandwich DV% diff.
Phosphorus 24mg 382mg 51%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 9.166g 46%
Selenium 24.3µg 44%
Manganese 0.182mg 1.083mg 39%
Sodium 266mg 839mg 25%
Fats 11g 25g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.427mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.358mg 19%
Calcium 11mg 204mg 19%
Iron 1.21mg 2.62mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.261mg 17%
Protein 1.9g 9.8g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 4.388g 10.351g 15%
Folate 4µg 64µg 15%
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 3.185mg 13%
Calories 237kcal 497kcal 13%
Copper 0.046mg 0.16mg 13%
Magnesium 7mg 54mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.622mg 10%
Carbs 34g 58.2g 8%
Potassium 65mg 306mg 7%
Fiber 1.6g 3.1g 6%
Zinc 0.16mg 0.87mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.12µg 5%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 1.5mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 2%
Saturated fat 3.797g 4.129g 2%
Vitamin A 29µg 21µg 1%
Net carbs 32.4g 55.1g N/A
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 0.07mg 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.038mg 0.219mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Cheese sandwich
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
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 573mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.332g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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
  2. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.