Potato vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between potatoes and apple pie
- Potatoes have more vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, and copper; however, apple pie is higher in vitamin B2 and polyunsaturated fat.
- Potatoes cover your daily vitamin B6 needs 20% more than apple pie.
- Apple pie contains 7 times less potassium than potatoes. Potatoes contain 425mg of potassium, while apple pie contains 65mg.
- Potatoes have less sodium.
- The glycemic index of potatoes is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +228.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +553.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +139.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +87.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +137.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +49.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +515.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +147.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +684.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +275% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +65.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +393.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +51.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12122.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +94.4% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +219300% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5133.3% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.038mg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 3.2mg | 18% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 3.797g | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 2.198g | 14% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 266mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 4.388g | 11% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 65mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.158mg | 10% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 237kcal | 8% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.046mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 17.49g | 34g | 6% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 1.21mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 24mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.119mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.134mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 7mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 29µg | 3% |
| Folate | 15µg | 4µg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.6g | 2% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.182mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.05g | 1.9g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.39g | 32.4g | N/A |
| Calcium | 12mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.82g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 1.123mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.772g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.