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Apple pie vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Apple pie and Puff pastry

  • Apple pie contains less Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Phosphorus than Puff pastry.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Puff pastry is 17% higher.

Food types used in this article are Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked.

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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% 3% 5.5% 98% 38% 15% 26% 33% 65% 134%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +128.6%
Contains more IronIron +114.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +150%
Contains more ZincZinc +237.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +172%
~equal in Calcium ~10mg
~equal in Potassium ~62mg
~equal in Sodium ~253mg

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% 0.06% 11% 0% 81% 60% 71% 0% 4.4% 0% 41% 41% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12300%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +141%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +238.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1275%
~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% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more WaterWater +605.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +289.5%
Contains more FatsFats +250%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.4%
Contains more OtherOther +11.1%

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
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 22.228 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -31%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +101.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +911.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Puff pastry Opinion
Calories 237kcal 558kcal Puff pastry
Protein 1.9g 7.4g Puff pastry
Fats 11g 38.5g Puff pastry
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Apple pie
Net carbs 32.4g 44.2g Puff pastry
Carbs 34g 45.7g Puff pastry
Magnesium 7mg 16mg Puff pastry
Calcium 11mg 10mg Apple pie
Potassium 65mg 62mg Apple pie
Iron 1.21mg 2.6mg Puff pastry
Sugar 0.75g Apple pie
Fiber 1.6g 1.5g Apple pie
Copper 0.046mg 0.115mg Puff pastry
Zinc 0.16mg 0.54mg Puff pastry
Phosphorus 24mg 60mg Puff pastry
Sodium 266mg 253mg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 124IU 1IU Apple pie
Vitamin A 29µg 0µg Apple pie
Vitamin E 0.55mg Puff pastry
Manganese 0.182mg 0.495mg Puff pastry
Selenium 24.5µg Puff pastry
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.323mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.258mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 3.8mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0mg Apple pie
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.019mg Apple pie
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Apple pie
Vitamin K 16.3µg Puff pastry
Folate 4µg 55µg Puff pastry
Choline 6.2mg Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 3.797g 5.502g Apple pie
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 8.828g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 22.228g Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.086mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.054mg 0.198mg Puff pastry
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.275mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.129mg 0.514mg Puff pastry
Lysine 0.07mg 0.144mg Puff pastry
Methionine 0.032mg 0.131mg Puff pastry
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.367mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.084mg 0.312mg Puff pastry
Histidine 0.038mg 0.158mg Puff pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Puff pastry
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
24%
Puff pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
43%
Puff pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.705g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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 ($)
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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.