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Apple pie vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Apple pie and Pancake?

  • Apple pie has less Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B5 than Pancake.
  • Pancake's daily need coverage for Calcium is 21% higher.
  • Apple pie has 2 times more Saturated Fat than Pancake. Apple pie has 3.797g of Saturated Fat, while Pancake has 2.122g.

We used Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe 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 11% 66% 12% 68% 16% 15% 68% 57% 26% 81%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +128.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1890.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.1%
Contains more IronIron +48.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +250%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +562.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.049mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.2mg

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 1% 12% 0% 0% 50% 65% 29% 24% 11% 28% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +240.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2100%
Contains more FolateFolate +850%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
6% 10% 28% 53% 3%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 9.7 g
Carbs: 28.3 g
Water: 52.9 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +13.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +236.8%
Contains more OtherOther +200%
~equal in Water ~52.9g

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
23% 27% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.447 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +77.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -44.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +102.3%

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 Pancake
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Pancake Opinion
Calories 237kcal 227kcal Apple pie
Protein 1.9g 6.4g Pancake
Fats 11g 9.7g Apple pie
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0.3mg Apple pie
Net carbs 32.4g 28.3g Apple pie
Carbs 34g 28.3g Apple pie
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg Apple pie
Magnesium 7mg 16mg Pancake
Calcium 11mg 219mg Pancake
Potassium 65mg 132mg Pancake
Iron 1.21mg 1.8mg Pancake
Fiber 1.6g Apple pie
Copper 0.046mg 0.049mg Pancake
Zinc 0.16mg 0.56mg Pancake
Phosphorus 24mg 159mg Pancake
Sodium 266mg 439mg Apple pie
Vitamin A 124IU 196IU Pancake
Vitamin A 29µg 54µg Pancake
Manganese 0.182mg 0.2mg Pancake
Selenium 14.9µg Pancake
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.201mg Pancake
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.281mg Pancake
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 1.567mg Pancake
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.405mg Pancake
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.046mg Pancake
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.22µg Pancake
Folate 4µg 38µg Pancake
Saturated Fat 3.797g 2.122g Pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 2.474g Apple pie
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 4.447g Pancake
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.08mg Pancake
Threonine 0.054mg 0.237mg Pancake
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.297mg Pancake
Leucine 0.129mg 0.513mg Pancake
Lysine 0.07mg 0.321mg Pancake
Methionine 0.032mg 0.147mg Pancake
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.319mg Pancake
Valine 0.084mg 0.335mg Pancake
Histidine 0.038mg 0.152mg Pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Pancake
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
19%
Pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
42%
Pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pancake
Pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.675g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pancake
Pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 173mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/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.