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Apple pie vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between apple pie and wafer

  • The amount of copper, iron, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B3, folate, zinc, and vitamin B2 in wafer is higher than in apple pie.
  • Wafer covers your daily copper needs 46% more than apple pie.
  • Apple pie contains less sodium.
  • Wafer has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of wafer is 61, while the glycemic index of apple pie is 41.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Cookies, chocolate wafers.

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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%
Wafer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 9.3% 19% 150% 154% 30% 57% 76% 91% 31%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +657.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +181.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +223.1%
Contains more IronIron +231.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +906.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +581.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +450%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +282.4%

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%
Wafer
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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% 0.6% 14% 0% 51% 61% 54% 23% 12% 11% 6% 35% 7.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1140%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +220.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more FolateFolate +1075%
~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
Wafer
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7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more WaterWater +1060%
Contains more ProteinProtein +247.4%
Contains more FatsFats +29.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +113.8%
Contains more OtherOther +122.2%

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
Wafer
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32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.153 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -10.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +10.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +88.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Wafer Opinion
Calories 237kcal 433kcal Wafer
Protein 1.9g 6.6g Wafer
Fats 11g 14.2g Wafer
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Apple pie
Net carbs 32.4g 69.3g Wafer
Carbs 34g 72.7g Wafer
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Apple pie
Magnesium 7mg 53mg Wafer
Calcium 11mg 31mg Wafer
Potassium 65mg 210mg Wafer
Iron 1.21mg 4.01mg Wafer
Sugar 37.43g Apple pie
Fiber 1.6g 3.4g Wafer
Copper 0.046mg 0.463mg Wafer
Zinc 0.16mg 1.09mg Wafer
Phosphorus 24mg 132mg Wafer
Sodium 266mg 580mg Apple pie
Vitamin A 124IU 10IU Apple pie
Vitamin A 29µg 3µg Apple pie
Vitamin E 0.72mg Wafer
Manganese 0.182mg 0.696mg Wafer
Selenium 5.7µg Wafer
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.203mg Wafer
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.266mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 2.858mg Wafer
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.381mg Wafer
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.051mg Wafer
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.09µg Wafer
Vitamin K 2.4µg Wafer
Folate 4µg 47µg Wafer
Choline 14.3mg Wafer
Saturated Fat 3.797g 4.241g Apple pie
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 4.865g Wafer
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 4.153g Wafer
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.096mg Wafer
Threonine 0.054mg 0.22mg Wafer
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.261mg Wafer
Leucine 0.129mg 0.447mg Wafer
Lysine 0.07mg 0.281mg Wafer
Methionine 0.032mg 0.105mg Wafer
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.308mg Wafer
Valine 0.084mg 0.323mg Wafer
Histidine 0.038mg 0.128mg Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Wafer
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Wafer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Wafer
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
21%
Wafer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
65%
Wafer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 314mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.444g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.