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Apple pie vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Apple pie and Mashed potato

  • Apple pie has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Mashed potato has more Potassium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Apple pie's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 16% more.
  • Apple pie has 11 times more Vitamin B2 than Mashed potato. Apple pie has 0.158mg of Vitamin B2, while Mashed potato has 0.015mg.
  • Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Fast foods, potato, mashed.

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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 +290.3%
Contains less Sodium -13.1%
Contains more Copper +31.4%
Contains more Manganese +85.7%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.8%
Contains more Potassium +340%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
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 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Iron +290.3%
Contains less Sodium -13.1%
Contains more Copper +31.4%
Contains more Manganese +85.7%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.8%
Contains more Potassium +340%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%

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 +793.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +953.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +215.8%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.08
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 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +793.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +953.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +215.8%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15.2%
Contains more Fats +290.1%
Contains more Carbs +132.1%
Contains more Water +52.5%
Contains more Other +40%
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Protein +15.2%
Contains more Fats +290.1%
Contains more Carbs +132.1%
Contains more Water +52.5%
Contains more Other +40%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +509.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.8%
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +509.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 32.4g 13.35g Apple pie
Protein 1.9g 1.65g Apple pie
Fats 11g 2.82g Apple pie
Carbs 34g 14.65g Apple pie
Calories 237kcal 89kcal Apple pie
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 0.5g Apple pie
Fiber 1.6g 1.3g Apple pie
Calcium 11mg 18mg Mashed potato
Iron 1.21mg 0.31mg Apple pie
Magnesium 7mg 15mg Mashed potato
Phosphorus 24mg 59mg Mashed potato
Potassium 65mg 286mg Mashed potato
Sodium 266mg 306mg Apple pie
Zinc 0.16mg 0.22mg Mashed potato
Copper 0.046mg 0.035mg Apple pie
Manganese 0.182mg 0.098mg Apple pie
Selenium 0.8µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 124IU 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 29µg 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg Mashed potato
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.015mg Apple pie
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.015mg Apple pie
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 1.08mg Apple pie
Vitamin B5 0.119mg Apple pie
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.12mg Mashed potato
Folate 4µg 9µg Mashed potato
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.07µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 5.9µg Mashed potato
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
Trans Fat 0.105g Apple pie
Saturated Fat 3.797g 0.577g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 0.72g Apple pie
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 1.342g Apple pie
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Mashed potato
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
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.22g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
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 ($)
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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/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.