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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.
  • Saltine cracker has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of saltine cracker is 74, while the glycemic index of apple pie is 41.

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.
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 19% 6.6% 10% 290% 48% 26% 48% 111% 83% 117%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +271.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.9%
Contains more IronIron +538%
Contains more CopperCopper +215.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +487.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +370.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +286.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +273.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +408.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +123.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +3000%
~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
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 FatsFats +587.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1435.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +452.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +142.1%
Contains more OtherOther +144.4%

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
23% 13% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.244 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.685 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2990.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +220.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 DV% diff.
Iron 1.21mg 7.72mg 81%
Selenium 21.4µg 39%
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.59mg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.518mg 32%
Folate 4µg 124µg 30%
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 5.714mg 29%
Sodium 266mg 849mg 25%
Manganese 0.182mg 0.637mg 20%
Protein 1.9g 10.5g 17%
Carbs 34g 82.3g 16%
Saturated fat 3.797g 0.244g 16%
Fats 11g 1.6g 14%
Phosphorus 24mg 113mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.388g 0.142g 11%
Copper 0.046mg 0.145mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 0.685g 10%
Calories 237kcal 393kcal 8%
Zinc 0.16mg 0.94mg 7%
Magnesium 7mg 26mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.39mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Fiber 1.6g 2.7g 4%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.085mg 4%
Choline 19.6mg 4%
Vitamin A 29µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Calcium 11mg 22mg 1%
Potassium 65mg 115mg 1%
Net carbs 32.4g 79.6g N/A
Sugar 0.38g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.138mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0.287mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.378mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 0.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.07mg 0.29mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.18mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.514mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.038mg 0.224mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Saltine cracker
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
41%
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.