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Apple pie vs. Ice cream sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Apple pie and Ice cream sandwich

  • Apple pie has more Iron, and Fiber, while Ice cream sandwich has more Copper, Manganese, Calcium, Folate, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Ice cream sandwich's daily need coverage for Copper is 23% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Ice cream sandwich is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Ice cream sandwich.

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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 Iron +365.4%
Contains more Calcium +681.8%
Contains more Magnesium +314.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +76.9%
Contains less Sodium -51.5%
Contains more Zinc +275%
Contains more Copper +452.2%
Contains more Manganese +109.3%
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 26% 10% 21% 31% 11% 17% 17% 85% 50% 17%
Contains more Iron +365.4%
Contains more Calcium +681.8%
Contains more Magnesium +314.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +76.9%
Contains less Sodium -51.5%
Contains more Zinc +275%
Contains more Copper +452.2%
Contains more Manganese +109.3%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +130.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.6%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +400%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.146
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 18% 8% 0% 0% 28% 34% 30% 13% 7% 26% 7% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +130.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.6%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +400%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.146

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +28.4%
Contains more Protein +125.8%
Contains more Other +22.2%
Equal in Carbs - 37.14
Equal in Water - 48.9
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Fats +28.4%
Contains more Protein +125.8%
Contains more Other +22.2%
Equal in Carbs - 37.14
Equal in Water - 48.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.272
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.272 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.272

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 Ice cream sandwich
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Ice cream sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 32.4g 37.14g Ice cream sandwich
Protein 1.9g 4.29g Ice cream sandwich
Fats 11g 8.57g Apple pie
Carbs 34g 37.14g Ice cream sandwich
Calories 237kcal 237kcal
Sugar 18.57g Apple pie
Fiber 1.6g 0g Apple pie
Calcium 11mg 86mg Ice cream sandwich
Iron 1.21mg 0.26mg Apple pie
Magnesium 7mg 29mg Ice cream sandwich
Phosphorus 24mg 72mg Ice cream sandwich
Potassium 65mg 115mg Ice cream sandwich
Sodium 266mg 129mg Ice cream sandwich
Zinc 0.16mg 0.6mg Ice cream sandwich
Copper 0.046mg 0.254mg Ice cream sandwich
Manganese 0.182mg 0.381mg Ice cream sandwich
Selenium 3.1µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A 124IU 286IU Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 29µg 86µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin E 0.4mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.111mg Apple pie
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.146mg Apple pie
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 1.566mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.209mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.028mg Apple pie
Folate 4µg 34µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.05µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin K 1.3µg Ice cream sandwich
Tryptophan 0.026mg Apple pie
Threonine 0.054mg Apple pie
Isoleucine 0.073mg Apple pie
Leucine 0.129mg Apple pie
Lysine 0.07mg Apple pie
Methionine 0.032mg Apple pie
Phenylalanine 0.088mg Apple pie
Valine 0.084mg Apple pie
Histidine 0.038mg Apple pie
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg Apple pie
Saturated Fat 3.797g 2.317g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Ice cream sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 2.661g Apple pie
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 2.272g Ice cream sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Apple pie Ice cream sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
14%
Ice cream sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
28%
Ice cream sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 137mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.57g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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. Ice cream sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/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.