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Apple pie vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Apple pie and Saltine cracker

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Copper in Saltine cracker is higher than in Apple pie.
  • Saltine cracker covers your daily Iron needs 81% more than Apple pie.
  • Saltine cracker has 16 times less Saturated Fat than Apple pie. Apple pie has 3.797g of Saturated Fat, while Saltine cracker has 0.244g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium.

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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 -68.7%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +538%
Contains more Magnesium +271.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +370.8%
Contains more Potassium +76.9%
Contains more Zinc +487.5%
Contains more Copper +215.2%
Contains more Manganese +250%
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 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Contains less Sodium -68.7%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +538%
Contains more Magnesium +271.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +370.8%
Contains more Potassium +76.9%
Contains more Zinc +487.5%
Contains more Copper +215.2%
Contains more Manganese +250%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +286.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +273.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +408.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.7%
Contains more Folate +3000%
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 0% 3% 0% 0% 130% 137% 108% 24% 20% 93% 0% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +286.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +273.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +408.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.7%
Contains more Folate +3000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +587.5%
Contains more Water +1435.3%
Contains more Protein +452.6%
Contains more Carbs +142.1%
Contains more Other +144.4%
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Fats +587.5%
Contains more Water +1435.3%
Contains more Protein +452.6%
Contains more Carbs +142.1%
Contains more Other +144.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2990.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +220.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2990.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +220.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Saltine cracker Opinion
Net carbs 32.4g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Protein 1.9g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 11g 1.6g Apple pie
Carbs 34g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Calories 237kcal 393kcal Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g Apple pie
Fiber 1.6g 2.7g Saltine cracker
Calcium 11mg 22mg Saltine cracker
Iron 1.21mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 7mg 26mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 24mg 113mg Saltine cracker
Potassium 65mg 115mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 266mg 849mg Apple pie
Zinc 0.16mg 0.94mg Saltine cracker
Copper 0.046mg 0.145mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.182mg 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin A 124IU 0IU Apple pie
Vitamin A RAE 29µg 0µg Apple pie
Vitamin E 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.39mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.085mg Saltine cracker
Folate 4µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Apple pie
Vitamin K 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.054mg 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.129mg 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.07mg 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.032mg 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.084mg 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.038mg 0.224mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 3.797g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 0.142g Apple pie
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 0.685g Apple pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Saltine cracker
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
44%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.553g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 583mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie
Apple pie is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.