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 157
Protein (g)
DENNY'S 28.9
APPLEBEE'S 12.6
Carbs (g)
DENNY'S 0.140
APPLEBEE'S 4.57
Fat (g)
DENNY'S 7.34
APPLEBEE'S 9.79
Fiber (g)
DENNY'S —
APPLEBEE'S 1.40
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
DENNY'S, top sirloin steak — 28.9g vs 12.6g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
APPLEBEE'S, chili — 157 vs 182 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 | 157 kcal | +16% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 61.8 g | 71.3 g | -13% |
| Protein | 28.9 g | 12.6 g | +130% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 7.34 g | 9.79 g | -25% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.140 g | 4.57 g | -97% |
| Fiber, total dietary | — | 1.40 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.60 g | 4.15 g | -37% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.84 g | 4.81 g | -41% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.276 g | 0.576 g | -52% |
| Cholesterol | 82.0 mg | 45.0 mg | +82% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | — | 1.10 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.050 mg | 0.037 mg | +35% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.220 mg | 0.207 mg | +6% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 5.31 mg | 3.56 mg | +49% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.740 mg | 0.405 mg | +83% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.613 mg | 0.321 mg | +91% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.70 ug | 1.26 ug | +114% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | — | 149 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | — | 577 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 1.15 mg | |
| Vitamin K2 — Menaquinone-4 (MK-4) | 3.50 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 6.00 mg | 34.0 mg | -82% |
| Iron, Fe | 3.27 mg | 1.46 mg | +124% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24.0 mg | 18.0 mg | +33% |
| Phosphorus, P | 264 mg | 104 mg | +154% |
| Potassium, K | 341 mg | 320 mg | +7% |
| Sodium, Na | 349 mg | 381 mg | -8% |
| Zinc, Zn | 5.26 mg | 2.23 mg | +136% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.118 mg | 0.086 mg | +37% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.017 mg | 0.084 mg | -80% |
| Selenium, Se | 0 ug | 13.1 ug | -100% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 762 kj | 656 kj | +16% |
| Ash | 1.80 g | 1.76 g | +2% |
| Total Sugars | — | 2.27 g | |
| Sucrose | — | 0.220 g | |
| Glucose | — | 1.07 g | |
| Fructose | — | 0.980 g | |
| Lactose | — | 0 g | |
| Maltose | — | 0 g | |
| Galactose | — | 0 g | |
| Starch | — | 0.430 g | |
| Retinol | — | 93.0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 200 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | — | 1436 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 4639 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 367 ug | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | — | 0.070 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | — | 0.080 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | — | 0.020 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | — | 0.100 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 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 | 0.011 g | +18% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.005 g | 0.012 g | -58% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.150 g | 0.308 g | -51% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.026 g | 0.048 g | -46% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.44 g | 2.33 g | -38% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.070 g | 0.112 g | -38% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.874 g | 1.31 g | -33% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.007 g | 0.012 g | -42% |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.003 g | 0.006 g | -50% |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.001 g | 0.004 g | -75% |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.032 g | 0.098 g | -67% |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.212 g | 0.382 g | -45% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 0.193 g | 0.345 g | -44% |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.002 g | 0.083 g | -98% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 2.57 g | 4.21 g | -39% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 2.35 g | 3.74 g | -37% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.020 g | 0.034 g | -41% |
| 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 | 0.644 g | +4% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.486 g | 0.542 g | -10% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 0.428 g | 0.410 g | +4% |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.027 g | 0.066 g | -59% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.036 g | 0.038 g | -5% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.034 g | 0.036 g | -6% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.002 g | 0.001 g | +100% |
| PUFA 18:3i | — | 0.001 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.001 g | 0.001 g | = |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.005 g | 0.005 g | = |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.024 g | 0.016 g | +50% |
| 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 | 0.016 g | +44% |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.079 g | 0.028 g | +182% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.010 g | 0.002 g | +400% |
| PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid) | 0.008 g | 0.005 g | +60% |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.020 g | 0.007 g | +186% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.003 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.244 g | 0.508 g | -52% |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.019 g | 0.037 g | -49% |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.225 g | 0.471 g | -52% |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.032 g | 0.067 g | -52% |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.032 g | 0.068 g | -53% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.380 g | 0.144 g | +164% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.37 g | 0.402 g | +241% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.40 g | 0.556 g | +152% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.43 g | 0.927 g | +162% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.02 g | 0.844 g | +139% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.741 g | 0.278 g | +167% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.280 g | 0.123 g | +128% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.22 g | 0.474 g | +158% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.991 g | 0.340 g | +191% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.49 g | 0.639 g | +133% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.98 g | 0.772 g | +157% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.991 g | 0.371 g | +167% |
| Alanine | 1.72 g | 0.793 g | +117% |
| Aspartic acid | 2.84 g | 1.20 g | +138% |
| Glutamic acid | 4.57 g | 2.07 g | +121% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.49 g | 0.834 g | +79% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.11 g | 0.855 g | +30% |
| Serine | 1.15 g | 0.371 g | +210% |
| Hydroxyproline | — | 0.240 g | |
* 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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