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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.
  • Apple pie has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of apple pie is 41, while the glycemic index of doughnuts is 75.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 12% 12% 95% 30% 14% 111% 62% 43% 55%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +142.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +263.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106.2%
Contains more IronIron +109.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +95.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +212.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +983.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 9.7% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.3% 40% 0% 98% 69% 55% 23% 12% 7.5% 25% 69% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +625%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +191%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +216.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more FolateFolate +2200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
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 WaterWater +150.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +179.5%
Contains more FatsFats +126.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.4%
Contains more OtherOther +108.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 42% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
47% 36% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.915 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +94.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Phosphorus 24mg 260mg 34%
Saturated fat 3.797g 11.105g 33%
Folate 4µg 92µg 22%
Fats 11g 24.93g 21%
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.39mg 21%
Selenium 10.1µg 18%
Iron 1.21mg 2.53mg 17%
Vitamin E 1.99mg 13%
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 2.91mg 11%
Starch 25.91g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 3.915g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.301mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.388g 8.544g 10%
Calories 237kcal 434kcal 10%
Sodium 266mg 477mg 9%
Vitamin K 9.8µg 8%
Protein 1.9g 5.31g 7%
Choline 37.3mg 7%
Manganese 0.182mg 0.333mg 7%
Copper 0.046mg 0.09mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.377mg 5%
Carbs 34g 47.06g 4%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg 3%
Zinc 0.16mg 0.5mg 3%
Vitamin A 29µg 4µg 3%
Calcium 11mg 40mg 3%
Magnesium 7mg 17mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.06µg 2%
Potassium 65mg 134mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.05mg 1%
Net carbs 32.4g 45.36g N/A
Sugar 18.15g N/A
Fiber 1.6g 1.7g 0%
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 0.07mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.038mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Doughnuts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
Apple pie
32%
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 Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
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 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.