Chocolate cake vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Chocolate cake and Apple pie
- Apple pie contains less Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Magnesium, and Folate than Chocolate cake.
- Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Chocolate cake is 19% higher.
- Apple pie has 16 times less Vitamin B12 than Chocolate cake. Chocolate cake has 0.16µg of Vitamin B12, while Apple pie has 0.01µg.
- Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +357.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +445.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +115.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +350% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +331.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +341.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.6% |
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 | +12.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +155.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +575% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1500% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
34 g
Water:
52.2 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +178.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +37.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +57.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +113.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.198 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +37.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -30.1% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 371kcal | 237kcal |
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| Protein | 5.3g | 1.9g |
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| Fats | 15.1g | 11g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 3.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 51.8g | 32.4g |
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| Carbs | 53.4g | 34g |
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| Cholesterol | 58mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 7mg |
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| Calcium | 60mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 140mg | 65mg |
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| Iron | 1.61mg | 1.21mg |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.6g | |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.046mg |
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| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 106mg | 24mg |
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| Sodium | 315mg | 266mg |
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| Vitamin A | 140IU | 124IU |
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| Vitamin A | 29µg |
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| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.182mg |
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| Selenium | 11.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.134mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.158mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 1.123mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.119mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.038mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.01µg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 4µg |
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| Choline | 128.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.43g | 3.797g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.039g | 4.388g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 2.198g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.026mg |
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| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0.054mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0.073mg |
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| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0.129mg |
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| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0.07mg |
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| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.032mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0.088mg |
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| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.084mg |
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| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0.038mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
19%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.633g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (41)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)