Apple pie vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between apple pie and oatmeal?
- Apple pie has less iron, vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, folate, phosphorus, and calcium than oatmeal.
- Oatmeal's daily need coverage for iron is 59% higher.
- Apple pie has 17 times more saturated fat than oatmeal. Apple pie has 3.797g of saturated fat, while oatmeal has 0.226g.
- Apple pie has a lower glycemic index than oatmeal.
We used Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +271.4% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +627.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +392.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +43.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +287.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +220.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +206.6% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +348.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +94% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +169.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +166.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +663.2% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1000% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more FatsFats | +708.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +191.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +57.9% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.7% |
Contains more WaterWater | +61% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1022.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +416% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94% |
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 Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Iron | 1.21mg | 5.96mg | 59% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.29mg | 19% |
Saturated fat | 3.797g | 0.226g | 16% |
Manganese | 0.182mg | 0.558mg | 16% |
Fats | 11g | 1.36g | 15% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.198g | 0.426g | 12% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.123mg | 3.025mg | 12% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.134mg | 0.26mg | 11% |
Vitamin A | 29µg | 130µg | 11% |
Monounsaturated fat | 4.388g | 0.391g | 10% |
Folate | 4µg | 44µg | 10% |
Selenium | 5µg | 9% | |
Sodium | 266mg | 49mg | 9% |
Phosphorus | 24mg | 77mg | 8% |
Calories | 237kcal | 68kcal | 8% |
Carbs | 34g | 11.67g | 7% |
Calcium | 11mg | 80mg | 7% |
Magnesium | 7mg | 26mg | 5% |
Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 0mg | 4% |
Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.62mg | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.119mg | 0.317mg | 4% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.158mg | 0.215mg | 4% |
Copper | 0.046mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
Protein | 1.9g | 2.37g | 1% |
Choline | 4.7mg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 32.4g | 9.97g | N/A |
Potassium | 65mg | 61mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0.46g | N/A | |
Fiber | 1.6g | 1.7g | 0% |
Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0µg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0.003g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.026mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.054mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.073mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.07mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.088mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.084mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.038mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Calories diet |
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Low Fats diet |
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Low Carbs diet |
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Low Glycemic Index 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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26%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%

45%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.571g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Oatmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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 ($)