Butter vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are butter and apple pie different?
- Butter is richer in vitamin A and vitamin B12, while apple pie is higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, manganese, and vitamin B3.
- Butter covers your daily need for saturated fat, 233% more than apple pie.
- Apple pie has a higher glycemic index (41) than butter (0).
Butter, without salt and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour types were used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +118.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +250% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +170.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +5950% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +187.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +77.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4450% |
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 | +2258.6% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1600% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2580% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +364.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2573.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1166.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more FatsFats | +637.4% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +123.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +56566.7% |
Contains more WaterWater | +191% |
Contains more OtherOther | +2150% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +434% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +36.9% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Saturated fat | 50.489g | 3.797g | 212% |
Fats | 81.11g | 11g | 108% |
Vitamin A | 684µg | 29µg | 73% |
Cholesterol | 215mg | 0mg | 72% |
Monounsaturated fat | 23.43g | 4.388g | 48% |
Calories | 717kcal | 237kcal | 24% |
Vitamin E | 2.32mg | 15% | |
Iron | 0.02mg | 1.21mg | 15% |
Sodium | 11mg | 266mg | 11% |
Carbs | 0.06g | 34g | 11% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.005mg | 0.134mg | 11% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.158mg | 10% |
Manganese | 0.004mg | 0.182mg | 8% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 0.01µg | 7% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.042mg | 1.123mg | 7% |
Fiber | 0g | 1.6g | 6% |
Vitamin K | 7µg | 6% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.01g | 2.198g | 5% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.2mg | 4% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.003mg | 0.038mg | 3% |
Copper | 0.016mg | 0.046mg | 3% |
Choline | 18.8mg | 3% | |
Selenium | 1µg | 2% | |
Protein | 0.85g | 1.9g | 2% |
Calcium | 24mg | 11mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 2mg | 7mg | 1% |
Potassium | 24mg | 65mg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 0.06g | 32.4g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.06g | N/A | |
Phosphorus | 24mg | 24mg | 0% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.11mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
Folate | 3µg | 4µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.038mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.083mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.041mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.057mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.023mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.315g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.166g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Fats diet |
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Low Carbs diet |
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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 contains less Sodium?

Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 255mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Apple pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 46.692g)
Which food is cheaper?

Apple pie is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Apple pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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