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Veggie burger vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between veggie burgers and apple pie

  • The amount of vitamin B1, vitamin B12, manganese, folate, phosphorus, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, iron, and fiber in veggie burgers is higher than in apple pie.
  • Veggie burgers cover your daily vitamin B1 needs 210% more than apple pie.
  • Apple pie has 201 times less vitamin B12 than veggie burgers. Veggie burgers have 2.01µg of vitamin B12, while apple pie has 0.01µg.
  • Veggie burgers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of veggie burgers is 59, while the glycemic index of apple pie is 41.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared 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 40% 41% 29% 90% 67% 34% 88% 74% 124% 123%
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 +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1136.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +412.3%
Contains more IronIron +99.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +334.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +687.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +758.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +422.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.3%

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 15% 0.33% 4.6% 0% 663% 56% 70% 17% 70% 251% 11% 93% 11%
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 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1878.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +234.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +697.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +20000%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3000%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2800%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 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 +726.3%
Contains more WaterWater +17.3%
Contains more OtherOther +180%
Contains more FatsFats +74.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +138.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 34% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.44 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.023 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 -62.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +146.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.198g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veggie burger Apple pie DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 2.651mg 0.134mg 210%
Vitamin B12 2.01µg 0.01µg 83%
Selenium 22.6µg 41%
Manganese 0.951mg 0.182mg 33%
Folate 124µg 4µg 30%
Protein 15.7g 1.9g 28%
Phosphorus 206mg 24mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.038mg 20%
Copper 0.2mg 0.046mg 17%
Vitamin B3 3.753mg 1.123mg 16%
Iron 2.41mg 1.21mg 15%
Sodium 569mg 266mg 13%
Fiber 4.9g 1.6g 13%
Calcium 136mg 11mg 13%
Magnesium 56mg 7mg 12%
Saturated fat 1.44g 3.797g 11%
Zinc 1.26mg 0.16mg 10%
Potassium 333mg 65mg 8%
Carbs 14.27g 34g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 1.778g 4.388g 7%
Fats 6.3g 11g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.244mg 0.158mg 7%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Choline 19.4mg 4%
Calories 177kcal 237kcal 3%
Vitamin B5 0.289mg 0.119mg 3%
Vitamin A 1µg 29µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Starch 5.78g 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 3.2mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.023g 2.198g 1%
Net carbs 9.37g 32.4g N/A
Sugar 1.07g N/A
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.605mg 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.78mg 0.073mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 1.004mg 0.07mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.885mg 0.088mg 0%
Valine 0.89mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.465mg 0.038mg 0%
Fructose 0.13g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Veggie burger 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
97%
Veggie burger
10%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Veggie burger
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.357g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/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.