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Apple pie vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between apple pie and gratin?

  • Apple pie is richer in iron and vitamin B1, yet gratin is richer in phosphorus, copper, calcium, vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin C.
  • Gratin's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 13% higher.
  • Apple pie has 2 times more vitamin B1 than gratin. Apple pie has 0.134mg of vitamin B1, while gratin has 0.064mg.
  • Apple pie contains less sodium.

We used Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
Contains more IronIron +89.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +185.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +981.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +509.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +247.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +331.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +370.8%

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% 9.7% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
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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 33% 21% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +209.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +225.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +357.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +175%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
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5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more FatsFats +44.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +201.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +166.3%
Contains more WaterWater +41.8%
Contains more OtherOther +131.1%

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
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.733 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.276 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -19.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +104.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +696.4%

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 Gratin
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Gratin DV% diff.
Copper 0.046mg 0.16mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 0.276g 13%
Phosphorus 24mg 113mg 13%
Calcium 11mg 119mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.174mg 10%
Potassium 65mg 396mg 10%
Carbs 34g 11.27g 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg 8%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 9.9mg 7%
Iron 1.21mg 0.64mg 7%
Sodium 266mg 433mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.064mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 4.388g 2.149g 6%
Protein 1.9g 5.06g 6%
Selenium 2.7µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.387mg 5%
Calories 237kcal 132kcal 5%
Zinc 0.16mg 0.69mg 5%
Fats 11g 7.59g 5%
Vitamin A 29µg 64µg 4%
Saturated fat 3.797g 4.733g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.116mg 3%
Magnesium 7mg 20mg 3%
Folate 4µg 11µg 2%
Manganese 0.182mg 0.161mg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 0.993mg 1%
Fiber 1.6g 1.8g 1%
Net carbs 32.4g 9.47g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.284mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 0.443mg 0%
Lysine 0.07mg 0.381mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.254mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.038mg 0.151mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Gratin
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
14%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 167mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.936g)
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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.