Apple pie vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between apple pie and potatoes
- Apple pie has more vitamin B2 and polyunsaturated fat; however, potatoes are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, and copper.
- Potatoes cover your daily vitamin B6 needs 20% more than apple pie.
- Potatoes contain 152 times less saturated fat than apple pie. Apple pie contains 3.797g of saturated fat, while potatoes contain 0.025g.
- The glycemic index of potatoes is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Potatoes, flesh, and skin, raw.
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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 | +49.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +228.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +553.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +139.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +87.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +137.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +65.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +393.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +515.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +147.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +684.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +275% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.298mg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 19.7mg | 18% |
| Fats | 11g | 0.09g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 3.797g | 0.025g | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.198g | 0.042g | 14% |
| Sodium | 266mg | 6mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.388g | 0.002g | 11% |
| Potassium | 65mg | 425mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.158mg | 0.032mg | 10% |
| Calories | 237kcal | 77kcal | 8% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.11mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 34g | 17.49g | 6% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.21mg | 0.81mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 57mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.119mg | 0.295mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.134mg | 0.081mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 7mg | 23mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 29µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Folate | 4µg | 15µg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.1g | 2% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.182mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.9g | 2.05g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 32.4g | 15.39g | N/A |
| Calcium | 11mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.82g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.123mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.026mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.073mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.07mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.088mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.084mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.038mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +12122.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +94.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +51.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +219300% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5133.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |