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Quince vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are quince and apple pie different?

  • Quince is higher in vitamin C and copper; however, apple pie is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for apple pie is 19% higher.
  • Quince contains 5 times more vitamin C than apple pie. While quince contains 15mg of vitamin C, apple pie contains only 3.2mg.
  • Quince has less sodium.

Quinces, raw and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour are the varieties 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.
Quince
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.3% 17% 26% 43% 1.1% 7.3% 0.52% 0% 3.3%
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 +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +203.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +182.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +72.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.2%
~equal in Calcium ~11mg

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.
Quince
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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 50% 0.67% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 3.8% 4.9% 9.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
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 CVitamin C +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +570%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +426.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +461.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.038mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quince
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15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 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 WaterWater +60.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +375%
Contains more FatsFats +10900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +122.2%
Contains more OtherOther +125%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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10% 38% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 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 -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12088.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4296%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quince Apple pie DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.01g 3.797g 17%
Fats 0.1g 11g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 2.198g 14%
Vitamin C 15mg 3.2mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.036g 4.388g 11%
Sodium 4mg 266mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.134mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.158mg 10%
Copper 0.13mg 0.046mg 9%
Calories 57kcal 237kcal 9%
Manganese 0.182mg 8%
Carbs 15.3g 34g 6%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.123mg 6%
Iron 0.7mg 1.21mg 6%
Potassium 197mg 65mg 4%
Vitamin A 2µg 29µg 3%
Protein 0.4g 1.9g 3%
Fiber 1.9g 1.6g 1%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.16mg 1%
Phosphorus 17mg 24mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.081mg 0.119mg 1%
Net carbs 13.4g 32.4g N/A
Magnesium 8mg 7mg 0%
Calcium 11mg 11mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.038mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Folate 3µg 4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 0.07mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.038mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quince 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
6%
Quince
10%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Quince
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Quince
Quince contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.787g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quince
Quince is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie
Apple pie is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apple pie
Apple pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.