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Apple pie vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between apple pie and graham cracker?

  • Apple pie has less manganese, iron, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6 than graham cracker.
  • Graham cracker's daily need coverage for manganese is 36% higher.
  • Apple pie has 2 times more saturated fat than graham cracker. Apple pie has 3.797g of saturated fat, while graham cracker has 1.633g.
  • Apple pie has a lower glycemic index than graham cracker.

We used Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) types in this comparison.

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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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +471.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +161.5%
Contains more IronIron +212.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +269.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +670.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +459.9%

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% 0% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +97.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +295.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +310.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +2175%
~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
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more WaterWater +1439.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +252.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +128.4%
Contains more OtherOther +84.4%
~equal in Fats ~10.6g

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
17% 26% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +74.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +145.1%

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 Graham cracker
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Graham cracker DV% diff.
Manganese 0.182mg 1.019mg 36%
Iron 1.21mg 3.78mg 32%
Phosphorus 24mg 185mg 23%
Folate 4µg 91µg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 5.388g 21%
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 4.439mg 21%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Carbs 34g 77.66g 15%
Copper 0.046mg 0.17mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.317mg 12%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.265mg 11%
Selenium 6.3µg 11%
Vitamin E 1.51mg 10%
Protein 1.9g 6.69g 10%
Calories 237kcal 430kcal 10%
Saturated fat 3.797g 1.633g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.156mg 9%
Sodium 266mg 459mg 8%
Magnesium 7mg 40mg 8%
Zinc 0.16mg 0.96mg 7%
Calcium 11mg 77mg 7%
Fiber 1.6g 3.4g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.42mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 4.388g 2.509g 5%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin A 29µg 0µg 3%
Potassium 65mg 170mg 3%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Choline 5.9mg 1%
Fats 11g 10.6g 1%
Net carbs 32.4g 74.26g N/A
Sugar 24.85g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
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 - ALA 0.599g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Graham cracker
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%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.164g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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 ($)

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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.