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Apple pie vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between apple pie and potato bread

  • Apple pie contains less phosphorus, folate, potassium, fiber, calcium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, iron, and zinc than potato bread.
  • Daily need coverage for phosphorus for potato bread is 49% higher.
  • Potato bread has a higher glycemic index than apple pie.

Food types used in this article are Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Bread, potato.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 56% 63% 84% 31% 39% 158% 49% 33% 52%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1609.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1004.6%
Contains more IronIron +86%
Contains more CopperCopper +104.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1437.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39%

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%
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 0% 8% 9.4% 1.5% 47% 24% 23% 49% 54% 19% 17% 95% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +586.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +510.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1400%
Contains more FolateFolate +3050%

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
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more FatsFats +251.4%
Contains more WaterWater +55.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +557.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.4%
Contains more OtherOther +316.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Potato bread DV% diff.
Phosphorus 24mg 369mg 49%
Folate 4µg 126µg 31%
Protein 1.9g 12.5g 21%
Fiber 1.6g 6.3g 19%
Potassium 65mg 718mg 19%
Calcium 11mg 188mg 18%
Selenium 9.5µg 17%
Saturated fat 3.797g 0g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.232mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 0g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.817mg 14%
Iron 1.21mg 2.25mg 13%
Fats 11g 3.13g 12%
Zinc 0.16mg 1.44mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.388g 0g 11%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.15µg 6%
Vitamin K 6.8µg 6%
Magnesium 7mg 28mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.188mg 5%
Copper 0.046mg 0.094mg 5%
Sodium 266mg 375mg 5%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.106mg 4%
Carbs 34g 47.07g 4%
Manganese 0.182mg 0.253mg 3%
Choline 18.4mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.47mg 3%
Calories 237kcal 266kcal 1%
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 1.25mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 29µg 24µg 1%
Net carbs 32.4g 40.77g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 9.38g N/A
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0.224mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.268mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 0.44mg 0%
Lysine 0.07mg 0.311mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.285mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0.305mg 0%
Histidine 0.038mg 0.143mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Potato bread
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
27%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.797g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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 ($)

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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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