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Coca-Cola vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Coca-Cola and apple pie

  • The amount of iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B3, and fiber in apple pie is higher than in Coca-Cola.
  • Apple pie covers your daily need for saturated fat, 19% more than Coca-Cola.
  • The amount of sodium in Coca-Cola is lower.
  • Apple pie has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of apple pie is 41, while the glycemic index of Coca-Cola is 63.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.6% 0.18% 4.1% 0.33% 0.55% 4.3% 0.52% 0.26% 0.55%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3150%
Contains more IronIron +1000%
Contains more CopperCopper +4500%
Contains more ZincZinc +700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +140%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9000%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.16%
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%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 g
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +73%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2614.3%
Contains more FatsFats +54900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +255.6%
Contains more OtherOther +2150%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coca-Cola Apple pie
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coca-Cola Apple pie DV% diff.
Fats 0.02g 11g 17%
Saturated fat 0g 3.797g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.198g 15%
Iron 0.11mg 1.21mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.158mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 4.388g 11%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.134mg 11%
Sodium 4mg 266mg 11%
Calories 37kcal 237kcal 10%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.182mg 8%
Carbs 9.56g 34g 8%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.123mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Copper 0.001mg 0.046mg 5%
Protein 0.07g 1.9g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.038mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 29µg 3%
Potassium 2mg 65mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.119mg 2%
Caffeine 8mg 2%
Phosphorus 10mg 24mg 2%
Magnesium 0mg 7mg 2%
Zinc 0.02mg 0.16mg 1%
Calcium 2mg 11mg 1%
Folate 0µg 4µg 1%
Net carbs 9.56g 32.4g N/A
Sugar 8.97g N/A
Selenium 0.1µg 0%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Choline 0.3mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Coca-Cola Apple pie
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
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Coca-Cola
10%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coca-Cola
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.797g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apple pie
Apple pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apple pie
Apple pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/nutrients
  2. 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.