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Apple pie vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between apple pie and salsa

  • Apple pie has more vitamin B2 and vitamin B1, while salsa has more iron, vitamin B6, vitamin A, potassium, and copper.
  • Apple pie's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 19% higher.
  • Salsa contains 5 times less vitamin B2 than apple pie. Apple pie contains 0.158mg of vitamin B2, while salsa contains 0.03mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in salsa is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and USDA Commodity, salsa.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.6% 24% 84% 32% 4.6% 13% 56% 0% 2.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +128.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +315.4%
Contains more IronIron +85.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +108.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25%
~equal in Calcium ~12mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.17mg

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%
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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 13% 9.3% 0% 0% 13% 6.9% 20% 0% 34% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +168%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +426.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +292.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +375%
~equal in Vitamin A ~28µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.08mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Salsa
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7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.7%
Contains more FatsFats +5400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +385.7%
Contains more WaterWater +71.8%
Contains more OtherOther +77.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 42% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
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19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.107 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27325%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1954.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Salsa DV% diff.
Saturated fat 3.797g 0.029g 17%
Fats 11g 0.2g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 0.107g 14%
Iron 1.21mg 2.24mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.388g 0.016g 11%
Calories 237kcal 36kcal 10%
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.03mg 10%
Carbs 34g 7g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.149mg 9%
Manganese 0.182mg 8%
Sodium 266mg 430mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.05mg 7%
Copper 0.046mg 0.096mg 6%
Potassium 65mg 270mg 6%
Folate 4µg 19µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 2%
Magnesium 7mg 16mg 2%
Phosphorus 24mg 30mg 1%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 4mg 1%
Fiber 1.6g 1.4g 1%
Selenium 0.4µg 1%
Protein 1.9g 1.5g 1%
Net carbs 32.4g 5.6g N/A
Calcium 11mg 12mg 0%
Zinc 0.16mg 0.17mg 0%
Vitamin A 29µg 28µg 0%
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 1.08mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 0.07mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.038mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Salsa
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
9%
Salsa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
23%
Salsa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.768g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsa
Salsa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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

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.