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White cake vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between White cake and Apple pie

  • Apple pie has less Calcium, Folate, and Phosphorus.
  • Apple pie contains 8 times less Folate than White cake. White cake contains 31µg of Folate, while Apple pie contains 4µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting 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.
White cake
White cake
8
:
2
Apple pie
Apple pie
Contains more Calcium +718.2%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.7%
Contains more Potassium +52.3%
Contains more Zinc +106.3%
Contains more Copper +45.7%
Contains more Manganese +52.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.21
Equal in Sodium - 266
White cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 44% 9% 30% 9% 38% 10% 23% 37% 59%
Apple pie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Contains more Calcium +718.2%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.7%
Contains more Potassium +52.3%
Contains more Zinc +106.3%
Contains more Copper +45.7%
Contains more Manganese +52.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.21
Equal in Sodium - 266

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.
White cake
White cake
7
:
5
Apple pie
Apple pie
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.3%
Contains more Folate +675%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin A +195.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +3100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.134
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.123
White cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 3% 6% 1% 32% 44% 20% 11% 7% 24% 8% 11%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.3%
Contains more Folate +675%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin A +195.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +3100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.134
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.123

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
White cake
White cake
3
:
2
Apple pie
Apple pie
Contains more Protein +131.6%
Contains more Carbs +85.9%
Contains more Other +55.6%
Contains more Water +152.2%
Equal in Fats - 11
White cake
4% 10% 63% 21%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 63.2 g
Water: 20.7 g
Other: 1.4 g
Apple pie
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 +131.6%
Contains more Carbs +85.9%
Contains more Other +55.6%
Contains more Water +152.2%
Equal in Fats - 11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
White cake
White cake
0
:
3
Apple pie
Apple pie
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.797
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.198
White cake
40% 38% 22%
Saturated Fat: 3.897 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.162 g
Apple pie
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.797
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.198

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
White cake Apple pie
Rich in minerals 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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White cake Apple pie Opinion
Net carbs 62.2g 32.4g White cake
Protein 4.4g 1.9g White cake
Fats 10.3g 11g Apple pie
Carbs 63.2g 34g White cake
Calories 356kcal 237kcal White cake
Sugar 57.39g Apple pie
Fiber 1g 1.6g Apple pie
Calcium 90mg 11mg White cake
Iron 1.16mg 1.21mg Apple pie
Magnesium 12mg 7mg White cake
Phosphorus 70mg 24mg White cake
Potassium 99mg 65mg White cake
Sodium 284mg 266mg Apple pie
Zinc 0.33mg 0.16mg White cake
Copper 0.067mg 0.046mg White cake
Manganese 0.277mg 0.182mg White cake
Selenium 10.7µg White cake
Vitamin A 42IU 124IU Apple pie
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 29µg Apple pie
Vitamin E 0.12mg White cake
Vitamin D 8IU White cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg White cake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 3.2mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.134mg Apple pie
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.158mg White cake
Vitamin B3 1.063mg 1.123mg Apple pie
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0.119mg White cake
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.038mg Apple pie
Folate 31µg 4µg White cake
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.01µg White cake
Vitamin K 4.1µg White cake
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0.026mg White cake
Threonine 0.157mg 0.054mg White cake
Isoleucine 0.199mg 0.073mg White cake
Leucine 0.338mg 0.129mg White cake
Lysine 0.204mg 0.07mg White cake
Methionine 0.107mg 0.032mg White cake
Phenylalanine 0.228mg 0.088mg White cake
Valine 0.229mg 0.084mg White cake
Histidine 0.099mg 0.038mg White cake
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Apple pie
Saturated Fat 3.897g 3.797g Apple pie
Monounsaturated Fat 3.692g 4.388g Apple pie
Polyunsaturated fat 2.162g 2.198g Apple pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White cake 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
14%
White cake
11%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
White cake
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
White cake
White cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. White cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172698/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.