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Apple pie vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Apple pie and Doughnuts

  • Apple pie contains less Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Vitamin B5 than Doughnuts.
  • Doughnuts' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 37% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned).

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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.
Apple pie
Apple pie
1
:
9
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains less Sodium -44.2%
Contains more Calcium +263.6%
Contains more Iron +109.1%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +983.3%
Contains more Potassium +106.2%
Contains more Zinc +212.5%
Contains more Copper +95.7%
Contains more Manganese +83%
Apple pie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Doughnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Contains less Sodium -44.2%
Contains more Calcium +263.6%
Contains more Iron +109.1%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +983.3%
Contains more Potassium +106.2%
Contains more Zinc +212.5%
Contains more Copper +95.7%
Contains more Manganese +83%

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.
Apple pie
Apple pie
2
:
10
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Vitamin A +785.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +191%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +216.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.6%
Contains more Folate +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
Apple pie
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%
Doughnuts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 40% 0% 0% 98% 70% 55% 23% 12% 69% 8% 25%
Contains more Vitamin A +785.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +191%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +216.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.6%
Contains more Folate +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple pie
Apple pie
1
:
4
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Water +150.7%
Contains more Protein +179.5%
Contains more Fats +126.6%
Contains more Carbs +38.4%
Contains more Other +108.9%
Apple pie
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Doughnuts
5% 25% 47% 21% 2%
Protein: 5.31 g
Fats: 24.93 g
Carbs: 47.06 g
Water: 20.82 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more Water +150.7%
Contains more Protein +179.5%
Contains more Fats +126.6%
Contains more Carbs +38.4%
Contains more Other +108.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple pie
Apple pie
1
:
2
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.1%
Apple pie
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
Doughnuts
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Doughnuts Opinion
Net carbs 32.4g 45.36g Doughnuts
Protein 1.9g 5.31g Doughnuts
Fats 11g 24.93g Doughnuts
Carbs 34g 47.06g Doughnuts
Calories 237kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Sugar 18.15g Apple pie
Fiber 1.6g 1.7g Doughnuts
Calcium 11mg 40mg Doughnuts
Iron 1.21mg 2.53mg Doughnuts
Magnesium 7mg 17mg Doughnuts
Phosphorus 24mg 260mg Doughnuts
Potassium 65mg 134mg Doughnuts
Sodium 266mg 477mg Apple pie
Zinc 0.16mg 0.5mg Doughnuts
Copper 0.046mg 0.09mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.182mg 0.333mg Doughnuts
Selenium 10.1µg Doughnuts
Vitamin A 124IU 14IU Apple pie
Vitamin A RAE 29µg 4µg Apple pie
Vitamin E 1.99mg Doughnuts
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.39mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.301mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 2.91mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.377mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.05mg Doughnuts
Folate 4µg 92µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.06µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 9.8µg Doughnuts
Tryptophan 0.026mg Apple pie
Threonine 0.054mg Apple pie
Isoleucine 0.073mg Apple pie
Leucine 0.129mg Apple pie
Lysine 0.07mg Apple pie
Methionine 0.032mg Apple pie
Phenylalanine 0.088mg Apple pie
Valine 0.084mg Apple pie
Histidine 0.038mg Apple pie
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg Apple pie
Saturated Fat 3.797g 11.105g Apple pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Doughnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 3.915g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Doughnuts
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
11%
Apple pie
33%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 211mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.308g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/nutrients
  2. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/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.