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Apple pie vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Apple pie and Potato pancake

  • Apple pie has less Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, and Folate.
  • Potato pancake covers your daily Cholesterol needs 32% more than Apple pie.

Food varieties used in this article are Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Potato pancakes.

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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.
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Contains more Calcium +190.9%
Contains more Iron +38%
Contains more Magnesium +414.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +433.3%
Contains more Potassium +856.9%
Contains more Zinc +337.5%
Contains more Copper +291.3%
Contains more Manganese +42.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 63% 26% 55% 55% 100% 20% 60% 34% 49%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Contains more Calcium +190.9%
Contains more Iron +38%
Contains more Magnesium +414.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +433.3%
Contains more Potassium +856.9%
Contains more Zinc +337.5%
Contains more Copper +291.3%
Contains more Manganese +42.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +762.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +536.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1078.9%
Contains more Folate +925%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2800%
Equal in Vitamin A - 113
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.173
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 11% 34% 37% 22% 8% 9% 3% 2% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 5% 9% 93% 40% 40% 32% 46% 104% 31% 37% 7%
Contains more Vitamin C +762.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +536.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1078.9%
Contains more Folate +925%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2800%
Equal in Vitamin A - 113
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.173

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +22.3%
Contains more Protein +220%
Contains more Fats +34.2%
Contains more Other +297.8%
Equal in Water - 47.77
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more Carbs +22.3%
Contains more Protein +220%
Contains more Fats +34.2%
Contains more Other +297.8%
Equal in Water - 47.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +241.9%
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.516 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +241.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Potato pancake Opinion
Net carbs 32.4g 24.51g Apple pie
Protein 1.9g 6.08g Potato pancake
Fats 11g 14.76g Potato pancake
Carbs 34g 27.81g Apple pie
Calories 237kcal 268kcal Potato pancake
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Sugar 1.79g Apple pie
Fiber 1.6g 3.3g Potato pancake
Calcium 11mg 32mg Potato pancake
Iron 1.21mg 1.67mg Potato pancake
Magnesium 7mg 36mg Potato pancake
Phosphorus 24mg 128mg Potato pancake
Potassium 65mg 622mg Potato pancake
Sodium 266mg 764mg Apple pie
Zinc 0.16mg 0.7mg Potato pancake
Copper 0.046mg 0.18mg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.182mg 0.26mg Potato pancake
Selenium 8.9µg Potato pancake
Vitamin A 124IU 113IU Apple pie
Vitamin A RAE 29µg 32µg Potato pancake
Vitamin E 0.23mg Potato pancake
Vitamin D 11IU Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0.3µg Potato pancake
Vitamin C 3.2mg 27.6mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.158mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.173mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 1.672mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.757mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.448mg Potato pancake
Folate 4µg 41µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.29µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 2.7µg Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.087mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.054mg 0.24mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.28mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.129mg 0.442mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.07mg 0.389mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.032mg 0.137mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.3mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.084mg 0.369mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.038mg 0.141mg Potato pancake
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Apple pie
Saturated Fat 3.797g 2.496g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 3.73g Apple pie
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 7.516g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Apple pie Potato pancake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
11%
Apple pie
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.301g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 498mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.