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Apple pie vs. French bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Apple pie and French bread

  • The amount of Folate, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Copper in French bread is higher than in Apple pie.
  • French bread covers your daily need of Folate 34% more than Apple pie.
  • Apple pie contains 8 times more Saturated Fat than French bread. While Apple pie contains 3.797g of Saturated Fat, French bread contains only 0.502g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough).

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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 22% 14% 12% 145% 50% 29% 54% 94% 75% 162%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +342.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +327.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +115.4%
Contains more IronIron +219.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +226.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +556.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +425%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +214.8%

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% 0% 3.8% 0% 107% 85% 101% 37% 22% 0% 1.3% 105% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +218.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +134.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +379.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +152.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +3400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
13% 2% 62% 21% 2%
Protein: 13 g
Fats: 2.14 g
Carbs: 61.93 g
Water: 20.61 g
Other: 2.32 g
Contains more FatsFats +414%
Contains more WaterWater +153.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +584.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +82.1%
Contains more OtherOther +157.8%

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
29% 22% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1036.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +164.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.8%

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 French bread
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie French bread Opinion
Calories 237kcal 319kcal French bread
Protein 1.9g 13g French bread
Fats 11g 2.14g Apple pie
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0.2mg Apple pie
Net carbs 32.4g 58.83g French bread
Carbs 34g 61.93g French bread
Magnesium 7mg 31mg French bread
Calcium 11mg 47mg French bread
Potassium 65mg 140mg French bread
Iron 1.21mg 3.87mg French bread
Sugar 3.59g Apple pie
Fiber 1.6g 3.1g French bread
Copper 0.046mg 0.15mg French bread
Zinc 0.16mg 1.05mg French bread
Phosphorus 24mg 126mg French bread
Sodium 266mg 720mg Apple pie
Vitamin A 124IU 0IU Apple pie
Vitamin A 29µg 0µg Apple pie
Vitamin E 0.19mg French bread
Manganese 0.182mg 0.573mg French bread
Selenium 29.7µg French bread
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.427mg French bread
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.37mg French bread
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 5.38mg French bread
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.616mg French bread
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.096mg French bread
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Apple pie
Vitamin K 0.5µg French bread
Folate 4µg 140µg French bread
Choline 17.5mg French bread
Saturated Fat 3.797g 0.502g French bread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 0.386g Apple pie
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 0.83g Apple pie
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.134mg French bread
Threonine 0.054mg 0.316mg French bread
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.416mg French bread
Leucine 0.129mg 0.762mg French bread
Lysine 0.07mg 0.328mg French bread
Methionine 0.032mg 0.168mg French bread
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.543mg French bread
Valine 0.084mg 0.476mg French bread
Histidine 0.038mg 0.234mg French bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g French bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple pie French bread
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
36%
French bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
66%
French bread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
French bread
French bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French bread
French bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.295g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French bread
French bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 454mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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. French bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174911/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.