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Cracker vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cracker and Apple pie

  • Apple pie has less Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Calcium.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 35% more.
  • Cracker has 23 times more Folate than Apple pie. Cracker has 92µg of Folate, while Apple pie has 4µg.
  • Apple pie is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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.
Contains more Calcium +990.9%
Contains more Iron +233.1%
Contains more Magnesium +157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +933.3%
Contains more Potassium +81.5%
Contains more Zinc +206.3%
Contains more Copper +126.1%
Contains more Manganese +169.8%
Contains less Sodium -63.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Contains more Calcium +990.9%
Contains more Iron +233.1%
Contains more Magnesium +157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +933.3%
Contains more Potassium +81.5%
Contains more Zinc +206.3%
Contains more Copper +126.1%
Contains more Manganese +169.8%
Contains less Sodium -63.4%

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 +210.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +188.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +250.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.8%
Contains more Folate +2200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
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 +210.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +188.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +250.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.8%
Contains more Folate +2200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +249.5%
Contains more Fats +140.3%
Contains more Carbs +80.3%
Contains more Other +176.7%
Contains more Water +1562.4%
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 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 +249.5%
Contains more Fats +140.3%
Contains more Carbs +80.3%
Contains more Other +176.7%
Contains more Water +1562.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +497.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.7%
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +497.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Apple pie Opinion
Net carbs 59g 32.4g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 1.9g Cracker
Fats 26.43g 11g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 34g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 237kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g Apple pie
Fiber 2.3g 1.6g Cracker
Calcium 120mg 11mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 1.21mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 7mg Cracker
Phosphorus 248mg 24mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 65mg Cracker
Sodium 726mg 266mg Apple pie
Zinc 0.49mg 0.16mg Cracker
Copper 0.104mg 0.046mg Cracker
Manganese 0.491mg 0.182mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg Cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 124IU Apple pie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 29µg Apple pie
Vitamin E 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.134mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.158mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 1.123mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.119mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.038mg Cracker
Folate 92µg 4µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Apple pie
Vitamin K 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.026mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg 0.054mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.073mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg 0.129mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg 0.07mg Cracker
Methionine 0.112mg 0.032mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.088mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg 0.084mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg 0.038mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Apple pie
Saturated Fat 5.562g 3.797g Apple pie
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 4.388g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 2.198g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cracker Apple pie
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
53%
Cracker
11%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 460mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.765g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie
Apple pie is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.