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Apple pie vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Apple pie and Chocolate cake

  • Apple pie contains less Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Magnesium, and Folate than Chocolate cake.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Chocolate cake is 19% higher.

Food types used in this article are Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +357.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +445.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +115.4%
Contains more IronIron +33.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +350%
Contains more ZincZinc +331.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +341.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +53.8%

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% 7.4% 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 0.67% 8.4% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +155.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1500%
Contains more FolateFolate +575%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.141mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.137mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.041mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +113.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +178.9%
Contains more FatsFats +37.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.1%
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
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.761 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -30.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +37.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.6%

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 Chocolate cake
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Chocolate cake Opinion
Calories 237kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Protein 1.9g 5.3g Chocolate cake
Fats 11g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0.2mg Apple pie
Net carbs 32.4g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Carbs 34g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg Apple pie
Magnesium 7mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Calcium 11mg 60mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 65mg 140mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.21mg 1.61mg Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 1.6g
Copper 0.046mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.16mg 0.69mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 24mg 106mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 266mg 315mg Apple pie
Vitamin A 124IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 29µg Apple pie
Manganese 0.182mg 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.141mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 1.137mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.304mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.041mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Folate 4µg 27µg Chocolate cake
Choline 128.4mg Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 3.797g 5.43g Apple pie
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 2.761g Chocolate cake
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.054mg 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.129mg 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.07mg 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.032mg 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.084mg 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.038mg 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Chocolate cake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
19%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.633g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (41)
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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.