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Fast food vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fast food and apple pie

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, zinc, folate, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6 in fast food is higher than in apple pie.
  • Fast food covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 37% more than apple pie.
  • Fast food has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fast food is 66, while the glycemic index of apple pie is 41.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +285.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +463.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +203.1%
Contains more IronIron +152.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +163%
Contains more ZincZinc +1475%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +458.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +96.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.6%

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.
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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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 Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +136.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +129.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +400.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +345.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +457.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +8800%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1900%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +222.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 ProteinProtein +769.5%
Contains more OtherOther +68.9%
Contains more WaterWater +35.8%
~equal in Fats ~11g
~equal in Carbs ~34g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -15.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.388g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Apple pie DV% diff.
Selenium 20.3µg 37%
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0.01µg 37%
Protein 16.52g 1.9g 29%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 1.123mg 28%
Iron 3.06mg 1.21mg 23%
Zinc 2.52mg 0.16mg 21%
Folate 80µg 4µg 19%
Phosphorus 134mg 24mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.158mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.134mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.038mg 13%
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg 11%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Copper 0.121mg 0.046mg 8%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.182mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.119mg 8%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Calcium 62mg 11mg 5%
Magnesium 27mg 7mg 5%
Potassium 197mg 65mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Saturated fat 4.493g 3.797g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 2.198g 3%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Calories 297kcal 237kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Sodium 331mg 266mg 3%
Fats 12.01g 11g 2%
Vitamin A 9µg 29µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Carbs 31.5g 34g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 4.388g 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 32.4g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Fiber 1.7g 1.6g 0%
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.073mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0.07mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.088mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0.038mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
43%
Fast food
10%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.696g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.