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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 for puff pastry is 17% higher.
  • Puff pastry has a higher glycemic index than apple pie.

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% 9.7% 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% 11% 0% 81% 60% 71% 0% 4.4% 0% 41% 41% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 22.228g 134%
Selenium 24.5µg 45%
Fats 11g 38.5g 42%
Iron 1.21mg 2.6mg 17%
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 3.8mg 17%
Calories 237kcal 558kcal 16%
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.323mg 16%
Vitamin K 16.3µg 14%
Manganese 0.182mg 0.495mg 14%
Folate 4µg 55µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.388g 8.828g 11%
Protein 1.9g 7.4g 11%
Saturated fat 3.797g 5.502g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.258mg 8%
Copper 0.046mg 0.115mg 8%
Phosphorus 24mg 60mg 5%
Carbs 34g 45.7g 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin A 29µg 0µg 3%
Zinc 0.16mg 0.54mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0mg 2%
Magnesium 7mg 16mg 2%
Sodium 266mg 253mg 1%
Choline 6.2mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.019mg 1%
Net carbs 32.4g 44.2g N/A
Calcium 11mg 10mg 0%
Potassium 65mg 62mg 0%
Sugar 0.75g N/A
Fiber 1.6g 1.5g 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.086mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0.198mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.275mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.07mg 0.144mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.131mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.367mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0.312mg 0%
Histidine 0.038mg 0.158mg 0%

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.