Apple pie vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are apple pie and ice cream different?
- Apple pie is richer in iron, vitamin B1, and manganese, while ice cream is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
- Ice cream covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 16% more than apple pie.
- Apple pie contains 23 times more manganese than ice cream. Apple pie contains 0.182mg of manganese, while ice cream contains 0.008mg.
- Ice cream is lower in sodium.
- Ice cream has a higher glycemic index (62) than apple pie (41).
Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Ice creams, vanilla types were used in this article.
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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 IronIron | +1244.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2175% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1063.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +206.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +331.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +337.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +226.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +868.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +306.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +388.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +84.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +47.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +386.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0.39µg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 44mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.21mg | 0.09mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 3.797g | 6.79g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.198g | 0.452g | 12% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 128mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 105mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 29µg | 118µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.119mg | 0.581mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.182mg | 0.008mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 266mg | 80mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.134mg | 0.041mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.123mg | 0.116mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.158mg | 0.24mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.69mg | 5% |
| Choline | 26mg | 5% | |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0.7g | 4% |
| Potassium | 65mg | 199mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.388g | 2.969g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.023mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 34g | 23.6g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.9g | 3.5g | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 3% | |
| Calories | 237kcal | 207kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 7mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.048mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Fats | 11g | 11g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 32.4g | 22.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.22g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Folate | 4µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.026mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.073mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.07mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.088mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.084mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.038mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.993g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.