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Egg vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Egg and Apple pie

  • Egg has more Copper, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Zinc, however, Apple pie has more Manganese.
  • Egg's daily need coverage for Copper is 217% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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.
Egg
8
:
Contains more Calcium +354.5%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +616.7%
Contains more Potassium +93.8%
Contains less Sodium -53.4%
Contains more Zinc +556.3%
Contains more Copper +4247.8%
Contains more Manganese +600%
Equal in Iron - 1.21
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 45% 8% 74% 12% 17% 29% 667% 4% 169%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Contains more Calcium +354.5%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +616.7%
Contains more Potassium +93.8%
Contains less Sodium -53.4%
Contains more Zinc +556.3%
Contains more Copper +4247.8%
Contains more Manganese +600%
Equal in Iron - 1.21

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.
Egg
9
:
Contains more Vitamin A +319.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +224.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1074.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +218.4%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1654.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 21% 67% 0% 17% 119% 2% 84% 28% 33% 139% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 11% 34% 37% 22% 8% 9% 3% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +319.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +224.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1074.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +218.4%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1654.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
3
:
Contains more Protein +562.1%
Contains more Water +43%
Contains more Other +18.9%
Contains more Carbs +2935.7%
Equal in Fats - 11
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 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 Protein +562.1%
Contains more Water +43%
Contains more Other +18.9%
Contains more Carbs +2935.7%
Equal in Fats - 11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -14%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.388
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.414 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.388

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Apple pie Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 32.4g Apple pie
Protein 12.58g 1.9g Egg
Fats 10.61g 11g Apple pie
Carbs 1.12g 34g Apple pie
Calories 155kcal 237kcal Apple pie
Sugar 1.12g Apple pie
Fiber 0g 1.6g Apple pie
Calcium 50mg 11mg Egg
Iron 1.19mg 1.21mg Apple pie
Magnesium 10mg 7mg Egg
Phosphorus 172mg 24mg Egg
Potassium 126mg 65mg Egg
Sodium 124mg 266mg Egg
Zinc 1.05mg 0.16mg Egg
Copper 2mg 0.046mg Egg
Manganese 0.026mg 0.182mg Apple pie
Selenium 30.8µg Egg
Vitamin A 520IU 124IU Egg
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 29µg Egg
Vitamin E 1.03mg Egg
Vitamin D 87IU Egg
Vitamin D 2.2µg Egg
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.134mg Apple pie
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.158mg Egg
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 1.123mg Apple pie
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 0.119mg Egg
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.038mg Egg
Folate 44µg 4µg Egg
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 0.01µg Egg
Vitamin K 0.3µg Egg
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0.026mg Egg
Threonine 0.604mg 0.054mg Egg
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0.073mg Egg
Leucine 1.075mg 0.129mg Egg
Lysine 0.904mg 0.07mg Egg
Methionine 0.392mg 0.032mg Egg
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0.088mg Egg
Valine 0.767mg 0.084mg Egg
Histidine 0.298mg 0.038mg Egg
Cholesterol 373mg 0mg Apple pie
Saturated Fat 3.267g 3.797g Egg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Egg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 4.388g Apple pie
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 2.198g Apple pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg Apple pie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
45%
Egg
11%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie
Apple pie is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.