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Apple pie vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Apple pie and Fruitcake

  • Apple pie has more Vitamin B1, while Fruitcake has more Iron, and Fiber.
  • Apple pie covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 14% more than Fruitcake.
  • Apple pie contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Fruitcake. While Apple pie contains 0.134mg of Vitamin B1, Fruitcake contains only 0.05mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Fruitcake is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.

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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 Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +71.1%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +135.4%
Contains less Sodium -62%
Contains more Zinc +68.8%
Contains more Manganese +20.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.05
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 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +71.1%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +135.4%
Contains less Sodium -62%
Contains more Zinc +68.8%
Contains more Manganese +20.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.05

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 A +463.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +540%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.1%
Contains more Folate +400%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.01
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 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +463.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +540%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.1%
Contains more Folate +400%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.01

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +20.9%
Contains more Water +106.3%
Contains more Protein +52.6%
Contains more Carbs +81.2%
Contains more Other +22.2%
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Fats +20.9%
Contains more Water +106.3%
Contains more Protein +52.6%
Contains more Carbs +81.2%
Contains more Other +22.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.2
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.2

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Fruitcake Opinion
Net carbs 32.4g 57.9g Fruitcake
Protein 1.9g 2.9g Fruitcake
Fats 11g 9.1g Apple pie
Carbs 34g 61.6g Fruitcake
Calories 237kcal 324kcal Fruitcake
Sugar 27.42g Apple pie
Fiber 1.6g 3.7g Fruitcake
Calcium 11mg 33mg Fruitcake
Iron 1.21mg 2.07mg Fruitcake
Magnesium 7mg 16mg Fruitcake
Phosphorus 24mg 52mg Fruitcake
Potassium 65mg 153mg Fruitcake
Sodium 266mg 101mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.16mg 0.27mg Fruitcake
Copper 0.046mg 0.05mg Fruitcake
Manganese 0.182mg 0.22mg Fruitcake
Selenium 2µg Fruitcake
Vitamin A 124IU 22IU Apple pie
Vitamin A RAE 29µg 7µg Apple pie
Vitamin E 0.9mg Fruitcake
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0.5mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.05mg Apple pie
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.099mg Apple pie
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 0.791mg Apple pie
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.226mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.046mg Fruitcake
Folate 4µg 20µg Fruitcake
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.01µg
Vitamin K 1.5µg Fruitcake
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.042mg Fruitcake
Threonine 0.054mg 0.102mg Fruitcake
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.121mg Fruitcake
Leucine 0.129mg 0.206mg Fruitcake
Lysine 0.07mg 0.121mg Fruitcake
Methionine 0.032mg 0.059mg Fruitcake
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.14mg Fruitcake
Valine 0.084mg 0.144mg Fruitcake
Histidine 0.038mg 0.071mg Fruitcake
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Apple pie
Saturated Fat 3.797g 1.048g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 4.2g Apple pie
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 3.323g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Apple pie Fruitcake
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
10%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.749g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.