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French bread vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between french bread and apple pie

  • The amount of folate, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and copper in french bread is higher than in apple pie.
  • French bread covers your daily need for folate, 34% more than apple pie.
  • French bread contains 5 times more phosphorus than apple pie. While french bread contains 126mg of phosphorus, apple pie contains only 24mg.
  • The amount of sodium in apple pie is lower.
  • Apple pie has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of apple pie is 41, while the glycemic index of french bread is 78.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough) 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 22% 14% 12% 145% 50% 29% 54% 94% 75% 162%
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 +342.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +327.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +115.4%
Contains more IronIron +219.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +226.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +556.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +425%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +214.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.1%

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 0.67% 0% 3.8% 0% 107% 85% 101% 37% 22% 0% 1.3% 105% 9.5%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +218.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +134.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +379.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +152.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3400%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 2% 62% 21% 2%
Protein: 13 g
Fats: 2.14 g
Carbs: 61.93 g
Water: 20.61 g
Other: 2.32 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 +584.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +82.1%
Contains more OtherOther +157.8%
Contains more FatsFats +414%
Contains more WaterWater +153.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 22% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.502 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 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 -86.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1036.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +164.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French bread Apple pie DV% diff.
Selenium 29.7µg 54%
Folate 140µg 4µg 34%
Iron 3.87mg 1.21mg 33%
Vitamin B3 5.38mg 1.123mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.427mg 0.134mg 24%
Protein 13g 1.9g 22%
Sodium 720mg 266mg 20%
Manganese 0.573mg 0.182mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.158mg 16%
Saturated fat 0.502g 3.797g 15%
Phosphorus 126mg 24mg 15%
Fats 2.14g 11g 14%
Copper 0.15mg 0.046mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.616mg 0.119mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.386g 4.388g 10%
Carbs 61.93g 34g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.83g 2.198g 9%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.16mg 8%
Magnesium 31mg 7mg 6%
Fiber 3.1g 1.6g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.038mg 4%
Calories 319kcal 237kcal 4%
Calcium 47mg 11mg 4%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 29µg 3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3.2mg 3%
Potassium 140mg 65mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Net carbs 58.83g 32.4g N/A
Sugar 3.59g N/A
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.316mg 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.416mg 0.073mg 0%
Leucine 0.762mg 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 0.328mg 0.07mg 0%
Methionine 0.168mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.543mg 0.088mg 0%
Valine 0.476mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.234mg 0.038mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French bread 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
36%
French bread
10%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
French bread
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
French bread
French bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French bread
French bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.295g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French bread
French bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 454mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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. French bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174911/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.