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Apple pie vs. Coffeecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between apple pie and coffeecake?

  • Apple pie is richer in iron, yet coffeecake is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, folate, potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin B5.
  • Coffeecake's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 28% higher.
  • Apple pie has 2 times more Iron than coffeecake. Apple pie has 1.21mg of Iron, while coffeecake has 0.64mg.
  • Apple pie contains less saturated Fat.

We used Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Coffeecake, cheese 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 11% 18% 26% 24% 17% 16% 43% 44% 22% 73%
Contains more IronIron +89.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +114.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +436.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +344.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +13%
Contains more ZincZinc +268.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +320.8%
~equal in Manganese ~0.172mg

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 0.33% 17% 0% 0% 26% 29% 13% 24% 13% 43% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +236.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3300%
Contains more FolateFolate +875%
~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
7% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more WaterWater +62.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +268.4%
Contains more FatsFats +38.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.3%
Contains more OtherOther +44.4%

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% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.645 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -29.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +62.5%

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 Coffeecake
Rich in minerals 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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Coffeecake Opinion
Calories 237kcal 339kcal Coffeecake
Protein 1.9g 7g Coffeecake
Fats 11g 15.2g Coffeecake
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0.1mg Apple pie
Net carbs 32.4g 43.3g Coffeecake
Carbs 34g 44.3g Coffeecake
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg Apple pie
Magnesium 7mg 15mg Coffeecake
Calcium 11mg 59mg Coffeecake
Potassium 65mg 289mg Coffeecake
Iron 1.21mg 0.64mg Apple pie
Fiber 1.6g 1g Apple pie
Copper 0.046mg 0.052mg Coffeecake
Zinc 0.16mg 0.59mg Coffeecake
Phosphorus 24mg 101mg Coffeecake
Sodium 266mg 339mg Apple pie
Vitamin A 124IU 287IU Coffeecake
Vitamin A 29µg 86µg Coffeecake
Manganese 0.182mg 0.172mg Apple pie
Selenium 13.3µg Coffeecake
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.105mg Apple pie
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.125mg Apple pie
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 0.682mg Apple pie
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.4mg Coffeecake
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.058mg Coffeecake
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.34µg Coffeecake
Folate 4µg 39µg Coffeecake
Saturated Fat 3.797g 5.391g Apple pie
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 7.129g Coffeecake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 1.645g Apple pie
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.076mg Coffeecake
Threonine 0.054mg 0.26mg Coffeecake
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.326mg Coffeecake
Leucine 0.129mg 0.568mg Coffeecake
Lysine 0.07mg 0.401mg Coffeecake
Methionine 0.032mg 0.144mg Coffeecake
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.352mg Coffeecake
Valine 0.084mg 0.361mg Coffeecake
Histidine 0.038mg 0.186mg Coffeecake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Coffeecake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g Coffeecake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Coffeecake
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
15%
Coffeecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
29%
Coffeecake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.594g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/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.