Apple pie vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between apple pie and taco salad?
- Apple pie is richer in vitamin B1, yet taco salad is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B5, zinc, folate, calcium, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
- Taco salad's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 13% higher.
- Apple pie has 3 times more vitamin B1 than taco salad. Apple pie has 0.134mg of vitamin B1, while taco salad has 0.05mg.
We used Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Fast foods, taco salad 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 less SodiumSodium | -30.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +271.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +781.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +223.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +145.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +750% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +200% |
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 | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +168% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +10.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +471.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +189.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +950% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
34 g
Water:
52.2 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
6.68 g
Fats:
7.46 g
Carbs:
11.91 g
Water:
72.35 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +47.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +185.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +251.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +38.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.198 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.883 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +68.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +148.9% |
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Saturated fat
~3.446g
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0.32µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.119mg | 0.68mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 1.36mg | 11% |
| Folate | 4µg | 42µg | 10% |
| Protein | 1.9g | 6.68g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.198g | 0.883g | 9% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 97mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.134mg | 0.05mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 72mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 34g | 11.91g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 22mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.113mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.11mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | |
| Calories | 237kcal | 141kcal | 5% |
| Sodium | 266mg | 385mg | 5% |
| Fats | 11g | 7.46g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 7mg | 26mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 4% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.388g | 2.606g | 4% |
| Choline | 23.3mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 65mg | 210mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 29µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 3.797g | 3.446g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.158mg | 0.18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.123mg | 1.24mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.21mg | 1.15mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.182mg | 0.167mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 32.4g | 11.91g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.026mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.073mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.07mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.088mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.084mg | 0.343mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.038mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.351g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
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 ($)