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Apple pie vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between apple pie and spread?

  • Apple pie is richer in manganese and fiber, yet spread is richer in vitamin B12, copper, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
  • Spread's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 46% higher.
  • Apple pie has 8 times more fiber than spread. Apple pie has 1.6g of fiber, while spread has 0.2g.
  • Apple pie contains less saturated fat.
  • Spread has a lower glycemic index than apple pie.

We used Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Sandwich spread, pork, beef 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.
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%
Spread
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.6% 9.7% 30% 43% 28% 25% 132% 3.4% 53%
Contains more IronIron +53.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +600%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +182.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +537.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +145.8%
~equal in Calcium ~12mg

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%
Spread
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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 0% 8.7% 35% 9% 43% 31% 32% 26% 28% 140% 4% 1.5% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +261.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +11100%

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
Spread
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8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +184.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +303.2%
Contains more FatsFats +57.6%
Contains more WaterWater +15.5%
Contains more OtherOther +208.9%

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
Spread
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37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.977 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.565 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +72.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Spread DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 1.12µg 46%
Sodium 266mg 1013mg 32%
Selenium 9.7µg 18%
Cholesterol 0mg 38mg 13%
Protein 1.9g 7.66g 12%
Vitamin E 1.74mg 12%
Choline 62.3mg 11%
Fats 11g 17.34g 10%
Saturated fat 3.797g 5.977g 10%
Copper 0.046mg 0.13mg 9%
Zinc 0.16mg 1.02mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 4.388g 7.584g 8%
Manganese 0.182mg 0.026mg 7%
Carbs 34g 11.94g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.12mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.43mg 6%
Fiber 1.6g 0.2g 6%
Iron 1.21mg 0.79mg 5%
Phosphorus 24mg 59mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 1.73mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin D 22IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.172mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 2.565g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.134mg 2%
Folate 4µg 2µg 1%
Potassium 65mg 110mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Calories 237kcal 235kcal 0%
Net carbs 32.4g 11.74g N/A
Magnesium 7mg 8mg 0%
Calcium 11mg 12mg 0%
Vitamin A 29µg 26µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.082mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0.334mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.334mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 0.6mg 0%
Lysine 0.07mg 0.663mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.196mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.301mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0.356mg 0%
Histidine 0.038mg 0.279mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Spread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
30%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
33%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Spread
Spread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spread
Spread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 747mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.18g)
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.