Ground beef vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ground beef and apple pie different?
- Ground beef is higher than apple pie in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B5.
- Ground beef covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 103% more than apple pie.
- Apple pie has a higher glycemic index (41) than ground beef (0).
Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour types were used in this article.
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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 | +142.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +270.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +87.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3550% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +591.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1922.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +258.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +330.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +718.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +24800% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +866.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +162.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
34 g
Water:
52.2 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1156.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +39.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +165.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 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 | +66.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +438.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 0.01µg | 103% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 0.16mg | 52% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 1.9g | 44% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 35% | |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.038mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 24mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 1.123mg | 18% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 1.21mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 2.198g | 12% |
| Carbs | 0g | 34g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 3.797g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.182mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 266mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.119mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.134mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 4.388g | 7% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 11g | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 65mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.2mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.046mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 29µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 7µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.158mg | 1% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 237kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 32.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
46%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.276g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie is cheaper (difference - $2)