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Apple pie vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Apple pie and Pita?

  • Apple pie has less Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B5 than Pita.
  • Apple pie's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 18% higher.
  • Pita contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Bread, pita, white, unenriched 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 26% 11% 53% 56% 23% 42% 70% 63% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +271.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +681.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.6%
Contains more IronIron +15.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +265.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +425%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +304.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +164.3%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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%
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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% 0% 0% 67% 22% 40% 24% 7.8% 0% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +233.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
~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
Pita
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9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +816.7%
Contains more WaterWater +62.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +378.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63.8%
Contains more OtherOther +111.1%

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
Pita
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21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.535 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4079%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +310.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Pita Opinion
Calories 237kcal 275kcal Pita
Protein 1.9g 9.1g Pita
Fats 11g 1.2g Apple pie
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Apple pie
Net carbs 32.4g 53.5g Pita
Carbs 34g 55.7g Pita
Magnesium 7mg 26mg Pita
Calcium 11mg 86mg Pita
Potassium 65mg 120mg Pita
Iron 1.21mg 1.4mg Pita
Fiber 1.6g 2.2g Pita
Copper 0.046mg 0.168mg Pita
Zinc 0.16mg 0.84mg Pita
Phosphorus 24mg 97mg Pita
Sodium 266mg 536mg Apple pie
Vitamin A 124IU 0IU Apple pie
Vitamin A 29µg 0µg Apple pie
Manganese 0.182mg 0.481mg Pita
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.267mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.097mg Apple pie
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 2.142mg Pita
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.397mg Pita
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.034mg Apple pie
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Apple pie
Folate 4µg 24µg Pita
Saturated Fat 3.797g 0.166g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 0.105g Apple pie
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 0.535g Apple pie
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.105mg Pita
Threonine 0.054mg 0.257mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.349mg Pita
Leucine 0.129mg 0.634mg Pita
Lysine 0.07mg 0.219mg Pita
Methionine 0.032mg 0.16mg Pita
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.446mg Pita
Valine 0.084mg 0.394mg Pita
Histidine 0.038mg 0.195mg Pita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Pita
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
14%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.631g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 ($)
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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/nutrients
  2. Pita - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/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.