DENNY'S vs APPLEBEE'S
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
DENNY'S, top sirloin steak is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
DENNY'S 182
APPLEBEE'S 189
Protein (g)
DENNY'S 28.9
APPLEBEE'S 26.9
Carbs (g)
DENNY'S 0.140
APPLEBEE'S 0
Fat (g)
DENNY'S 7.34
APPLEBEE'S 9.08
Fiber (g)
DENNY'S —
APPLEBEE'S —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
DENNY'S, top sirloin steak — 28.9g vs 26.9g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
DENNY'S, top sirloin steak — 182 vs 189 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
DENNY'S, top sirloin steak scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | DENNY'S | APPLEBEE'S | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 182 kcal | 189 kcal | -4% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 61.8 g | 61.9 g | = |
| Protein | 28.9 g | 26.9 g | +8% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 7.34 g | 9.08 g | -19% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.140 g | 0 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.60 g | 3.48 g | -25% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.84 g | 4.35 g | -35% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.276 g | 0.314 g | -12% |
| Cholesterol | 82.0 mg | 79.0 mg | +4% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.050 mg | 0.050 mg | = |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.220 mg | 0.287 mg | -23% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 5.31 mg | 4.90 mg | +8% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.740 mg | 0.345 mg | +114% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.613 mg | 0.575 mg | +7% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.70 ug | 2.00 ug | +35% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | — | 7.00 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0.370 mg | |
| Vitamin K2 — Menaquinone-4 (MK-4) | 3.50 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 6.00 mg | 16.0 mg | -62% |
| Iron, Fe | 3.27 mg | 2.07 mg | +58% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24.0 mg | 24.0 mg | = |
| Phosphorus, P | 264 mg | 202 mg | +31% |
| Potassium, K | 341 mg | 350 mg | -3% |
| Sodium, Na | 349 mg | 604 mg | -42% |
| Zinc, Zn | 5.26 mg | 5.35 mg | -2% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.118 mg | 0.076 mg | +55% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.017 mg | 0.014 mg | +21% |
| Selenium, Se | 0 ug | 24.7 ug | -100% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 762 kj | 791 kj | -4% |
| Ash | 1.80 g | 2.28 g | -21% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0 g | |
| Sucrose | — | 0 g | |
| Glucose | — | 0 g | |
| Fructose | — | 0 g | |
| Lactose | — | 0 g | |
| Maltose | — | 0 g | |
| Galactose | — | 0 g | |
| Retinol | — | 7.00 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | — | 22.0 IU | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | — | 0.110 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | — | 0.020 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | — | 0.070 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | — | 0.030 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 1.00 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | 0 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.013 g | 0.008 g | +62% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.005 g | 0.008 g | -38% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.150 g | 0.263 g | -43% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.026 g | 0.040 g | -35% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.44 g | 2.12 g | -32% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.070 g | 0.103 g | -32% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.874 g | 0.925 g | -6% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.007 g | 0.007 g | = |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.003 g | 0.001 g | +200% |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.001 g | 0.003 g | -67% |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.032 g | 0.097 g | -67% |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.212 g | 0.416 g | -49% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 0.193 g | 0.392 g | -51% |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.002 g | 0.093 g | -98% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 2.57 g | 3.72 g | -31% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 2.35 g | 3.48 g | -33% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.020 g | 0.028 g | -29% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.003 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 c (Omega-9, Erucic acid — cis) | 0.003 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.672 g | 0.532 g | +26% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.486 g | 0.399 g | +22% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 0.428 g | 0.308 g | +39% |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.027 g | 0.037 g | -27% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.036 g | 0.025 g | +44% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.034 g | 0.024 g | +42% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.002 g | 0.001 g | +100% |
| PUFA 18:3i | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.005 g | 0.002 g | +150% |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.024 g | 0.022 g | +9% |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 (Omega-3, Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | 0.023 g | 0.022 g | +5% |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.079 g | 0.056 g | +41% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.010 g | 0.005 g | +100% |
| PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid) | 0.008 g | 0.009 g | -11% |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.020 g | 0.013 g | +54% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.003 g | 0.001 g | +200% |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.244 g | 0.260 g | -6% |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.019 g | 0.024 g | -21% |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.225 g | 0.236 g | -5% |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.032 g | 0.054 g | -41% |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.032 g | 0.054 g | -41% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.380 g | 0.356 g | +7% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.37 g | 1.26 g | +9% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.40 g | 1.33 g | +5% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.43 g | 2.26 g | +7% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.02 g | 2.33 g | -13% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.741 g | 0.648 g | +14% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.280 g | 0.300 g | -7% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.22 g | 1.12 g | +9% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.991 g | 0.984 g | +1% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.49 g | 1.39 g | +7% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.98 g | 1.88 g | +6% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.991 g | 0.976 g | +2% |
| Alanine | 1.72 g | 1.59 g | +8% |
| Aspartic acid | 2.84 g | 2.54 g | +12% |
| Glutamic acid | 4.57 g | 4.32 g | +6% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.49 g | 1.25 g | +20% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.11 g | 1.17 g | -5% |
| Serine | 1.15 g | 1.01 g | +14% |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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