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Apple pie vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between apple pie and chuck steak

  • The amount of vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B5 in chuck steak is higher than in apple pie.
  • Chuck steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 126% more than apple pie.
  • Apple pie contains 4 times more sodium than chuck steak. While apple pie contains 266mg of sodium, chuck steak contains only 71mg.
  • Chuck steak has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chuck steak is 0, while the glycemic index of apple pie is 41.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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 16% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1416.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +214.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +400%
Contains more IronIron +102.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +5325%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +704.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.3%

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% 2.3% 2% 1.5% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +315.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +531.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +881.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30200%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%

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
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +462.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1214.7%
Contains more FatsFats +78.5%
~equal in Water ~55.22g

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
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +171.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +115.5%

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 Chuck steak
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Chuck steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 3.03µg 126%
Zinc 0.16mg 8.68mg 77%
Selenium 27.5µg 50%
Protein 1.9g 24.98g 46%
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.373mg 26%
Phosphorus 24mg 193mg 24%
Saturated fat 3.797g 8.66g 22%
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 4.663mg 22%
Iron 1.21mg 2.45mg 16%
Choline 79mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.752mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.388g 9.457g 13%
Fats 11g 19.64g 13%
Carbs 34g 0g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 0.81g 9%
Potassium 65mg 325mg 8%
Sodium 266mg 71mg 8%
Manganese 0.182mg 0.012mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.066mg 6%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Magnesium 7mg 22mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg 4%
Copper 0.046mg 0.077mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.191mg 3%
Calories 237kcal 277kcal 2%
Vitamin A 29µg 7µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Folate 4µg 6µg 1%
Calcium 11mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Net carbs 32.4g 0g N/A
Trans fat 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.281mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.073mg 1.062mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 2.009mg 0%
Lysine 0.07mg 2.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.709mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.951mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 1.129mg 0%
Histidine 0.038mg 0.809mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Chuck steak
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
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 195mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.863g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie
Apple pie is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.