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Wheat vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Wheat and Apple pie different?

  • Wheat has more Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Vitamin B1 than Apple pie.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Wheat is 123% higher.
  • Wheat contains 26 times more Zinc than Apple pie. While Wheat contains 4.16mg of Zinc, Apple pie contains only 0.16mg.
  • Wheat has less Saturated Fat.

Wheat, durum 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.
Contains more Calcium +209.1%
Contains more Iron +190.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1957.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +2016.7%
Contains more Potassium +563.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +2500%
Contains more Copper +1102.2%
Contains more Manganese +1554.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 132% 103% 218% 39% 1% 114% 185% 393% 488%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Contains more Calcium +209.1%
Contains more Iron +190.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1957.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +2016.7%
Contains more Potassium +563.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +2500%
Contains more Copper +1102.2%
Contains more Manganese +1554.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +685.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1002.6%
Contains more Folate +975%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 127% 57% 97% 33% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 11% 34% 37% 22% 8% 9% 3% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +685.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1002.6%
Contains more Folate +975%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +620%
Contains more Carbs +109.2%
Contains more Other +97.8%
Contains more Fats +345.3%
Contains more Water +377.1%
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 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 Protein +620%
Contains more Carbs +109.2%
Contains more Other +97.8%
Contains more Fats +345.3%
Contains more Water +377.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1175.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.7%
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.978 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1175.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Apple pie Opinion
Net carbs 71.13g 32.4g Wheat
Protein 13.68g 1.9g Wheat
Fats 2.47g 11g Apple pie
Carbs 71.13g 34g Wheat
Calories 339kcal 237kcal Wheat
Fiber 1.6g Apple pie
Calcium 34mg 11mg Wheat
Iron 3.52mg 1.21mg Wheat
Magnesium 144mg 7mg Wheat
Phosphorus 508mg 24mg Wheat
Potassium 431mg 65mg Wheat
Sodium 2mg 266mg Wheat
Zinc 4.16mg 0.16mg Wheat
Copper 0.553mg 0.046mg Wheat
Manganese 3.012mg 0.182mg Wheat
Selenium 89.4µg Wheat
Vitamin A 0IU 124IU Apple pie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 29µg Apple pie
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.419mg 0.134mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.158mg Apple pie
Vitamin B3 6.738mg 1.123mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.935mg 0.119mg Wheat
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.038mg Wheat
Folate 43µg 4µg Wheat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Apple pie
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.026mg Wheat
Threonine 0.366mg 0.054mg Wheat
Isoleucine 0.533mg 0.073mg Wheat
Leucine 0.934mg 0.129mg Wheat
Lysine 0.303mg 0.07mg Wheat
Methionine 0.221mg 0.032mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.088mg Wheat
Valine 0.594mg 0.084mg Wheat
Histidine 0.322mg 0.038mg Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.454g 3.797g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.344g 4.388g Apple pie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.978g 2.198g Apple pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat Apple pie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
37%
Wheat
11%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Wheat
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.343g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie
Apple pie is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.