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Apple pie vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Apple pie and Chinese broccoli

  • Apple pie has more Iron, however, Chinese broccoli has more Vitamin C, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Potassium.
  • Chinese broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 28% more.
  • Apple pie has 38 times more Sodium than Chinese broccoli. Apple pie has 266mg of Sodium, while Chinese broccoli has 7mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Broccoli, chinese, cooked.

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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.
Contains more Iron +116.1%
Contains more Calcium +809.1%
Contains more Magnesium +157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.8%
Contains more Potassium +301.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +143.8%
Contains more Copper +32.6%
Contains more Manganese +45.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Iron +116.1%
Contains more Calcium +809.1%
Contains more Magnesium +157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.8%
Contains more Potassium +301.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +143.8%
Contains more Copper +32.6%
Contains more Manganese +45.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1221%
Contains more Vitamin C +781.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.2%
Contains more Folate +2375%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.146
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 11% 34% 37% 22% 8% 9% 3% 2% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1221%
Contains more Vitamin C +781.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.2%
Contains more Folate +2375%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.146

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Fats +1427.8%
Contains more Carbs +792.4%
Contains more Other +13.9%
Contains more Water +79.2%
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Fats +1427.8%
Contains more Carbs +792.4%
Contains more Other +13.9%
Contains more Water +79.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8676%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +566.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8676%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +566.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 32.4g 1.31g Apple pie
Protein 1.9g 1.14g Apple pie
Fats 11g 0.72g Apple pie
Carbs 34g 3.81g Apple pie
Calories 237kcal 22kcal Apple pie
Sugar 0.84g Apple pie
Fiber 1.6g 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 11mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 1.21mg 0.56mg Apple pie
Magnesium 7mg 18mg Chinese broccoli
Phosphorus 24mg 41mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 65mg 261mg Chinese broccoli
Sodium 266mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.16mg 0.39mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.046mg 0.061mg Chinese broccoli
Manganese 0.182mg 0.264mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 124IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 29µg 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 3.2mg 28.2mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.095mg Apple pie
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.146mg Apple pie
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 0.437mg Apple pie
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.159mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.07mg Chinese broccoli
Folate 4µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Apple pie
Vitamin K 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.026mg Apple pie
Threonine 0.054mg Apple pie
Isoleucine 0.073mg Apple pie
Leucine 0.129mg Apple pie
Lysine 0.07mg Apple pie
Methionine 0.032mg Apple pie
Phenylalanine 0.088mg Apple pie
Valine 0.084mg Apple pie
Histidine 0.038mg Apple pie
Saturated Fat 3.797g 0.11g Chinese broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 0.05g Apple pie
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 0.33g Apple pie

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Apple pie Chinese broccoli
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
11%
Apple pie
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.687g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
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 ($)

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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.