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Pie crust vs. Angel food cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pie crust and Angel food cake different?

  • Pie crust is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Manganese, while Angel food cake is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Pie crust covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 39% more than Angel food cake.
  • Pie crust contains 4 times more Iron than Angel food cake. Pie crust contains 2.22mg of Iron, while Angel food cake contains 0.52mg.
  • Angel food cake is lower in Saturated Fat.

Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix and Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared types were 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 Iron +326.9%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Zinc +471.4%
Contains more Manganese +270.6%
Contains more Selenium +213.7%
Contains more Calcium +129.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +276.7%
Contains more Potassium +45.3%
Equal in Sodium - 749
Equal in Copper - 0.078
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 84% 11% 37% 6% 99% 11% 25% 42% 125%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 20% 9% 139% 9% 98% 2% 27% 12% 40%
Contains more Iron +326.9%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Zinc +471.4%
Contains more Manganese +270.6%
Contains more Selenium +213.7%
Contains more Calcium +129.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +276.7%
Contains more Potassium +45.3%
Equal in Sodium - 749
Equal in Copper - 0.078

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 +284.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.5%
Contains more Folate +197.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.5%
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% 99% 50% 52% 17% 15% 78% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 114% 17% 12% 8% 27% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.5%
Contains more Folate +197.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16.9%
Contains more Fats +3825%
Contains more Carbs +10.9%
Contains more Water +336.8%
Contains more Other +15%
7% 31% 52% 8% 2%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 31.4 g
Carbs: 52.1 g
Water: 7.6 g
Other: 2 g
6% 58% 33% 2%
Protein: 5.9 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 57.8 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Protein +16.9%
Contains more Fats +3825%
Contains more Carbs +10.9%
Contains more Water +336.8%
Contains more Other +15%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25093%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +981.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
27% 60% 13%
Saturated Fat: 7.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.968 g
22% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.121 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.367 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25093%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +981.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pie crust Angel food cake Opinion
Net carbs 52.1g 56.3g Angel food cake
Protein 6.9g 5.9g Pie crust
Fats 31.4g 0.8g Pie crust
Carbs 52.1g 57.8g Angel food cake
Calories 518kcal 258kcal Pie crust
Fiber 1.5g Angel food cake
Calcium 61mg 140mg Angel food cake
Iron 2.22mg 0.52mg Pie crust
Magnesium 15mg 12mg Pie crust
Phosphorus 86mg 324mg Angel food cake
Potassium 64mg 93mg Angel food cake
Sodium 753mg 749mg Angel food cake
Zinc 0.4mg 0.07mg Pie crust
Copper 0.075mg 0.078mg Angel food cake
Manganese 0.315mg 0.085mg Pie crust
Selenium 22.9µg 7.3µg Pie crust
Vitamin B1 0.392mg 0.102mg Pie crust
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.491mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B3 2.727mg 0.883mg Pie crust
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.198mg Pie crust
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.031mg Pie crust
Folate 104µg 35µg Pie crust
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Angel food cake
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.075mg Pie crust
Threonine 0.184mg 0.248mg Angel food cake
Isoleucine 0.255mg 0.312mg Angel food cake
Leucine 0.476mg 0.481mg Angel food cake
Lysine 0.133mg 0.364mg Angel food cake
Methionine 0.121mg 0.183mg Angel food cake
Phenylalanine 0.339mg 0.334mg Pie crust
Valine 0.289mg 0.354mg Angel food cake
Histidine 0.146mg 0.131mg Pie crust
Saturated Fat 7.974g 0.121g Angel food cake
Monounsaturated Fat 17.887g 0.071g Pie crust
Polyunsaturated fat 3.968g 0.367g Pie crust

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pie crust Angel food cake
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
26%
Pie crust
17%
Angel food cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Pie crust
39%
Angel food cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.853g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Pie crust - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175022/nutrients
  2. Angel food cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172694/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.