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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.

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% 7.4% 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% 0.12% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6100%
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 Opinion
Calories 237kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Protein 1.9g 6.69g Graham cracker
Fats 11g 10.6g Apple pie
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Apple pie
Net carbs 32.4g 74.26g Graham cracker
Carbs 34g 77.66g Graham cracker
Magnesium 7mg 40mg Graham cracker
Calcium 11mg 77mg Graham cracker
Potassium 65mg 170mg Graham cracker
Iron 1.21mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g Apple pie
Fiber 1.6g 3.4g Graham cracker
Copper 0.046mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.16mg 0.96mg Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Phosphorus 24mg 185mg Graham cracker
Sodium 266mg 459mg Apple pie
Vitamin A 124IU 2IU Apple pie
Vitamin A 29µg 0µg Apple pie
Vitamin E 1.51mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.182mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg Graham cracker
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.265mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Apple pie
Vitamin K 14.3µg Graham cracker
Folate 4µg 91µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g Apple pie
Choline 5.9mg Graham cracker
Saturated Fat 3.797g 1.633g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 2.509g Apple pie
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 5.388g Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.026mg Apple pie
Threonine 0.054mg Apple pie
Isoleucine 0.073mg Apple pie
Leucine 0.129mg Apple pie
Lysine 0.07mg Apple pie
Methionine 0.032mg Apple pie
Phenylalanine 0.088mg Apple pie
Valine 0.084mg Apple pie
Histidine 0.038mg Apple pie
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker

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.