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Apple pie vs. White cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Apple pie and White cake

  • Apple pie has less Calcium, Folate, and Phosphorus.
  • White cake contains 2 times less Fiber than Apple pie. Apple pie contains 1.6g of Fiber, while White cake contains 1g.

Food varieties used in this article are Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting.

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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 8.6% 27% 8.7% 44% 22% 9% 30% 37% 36% 58%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +71.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +718.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +106.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +191.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.2%
~equal in Iron ~1.16mg
~equal in Sodium ~284mg

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 0.33% 2.5% 2.4% 6% 32% 44% 20% 10% 6.7% 7.5% 10% 23% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +195.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more FolateFolate +675%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.128mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.063mg

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
4% 10% 63% 21%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 63.2 g
Water: 20.7 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +152.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +131.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +85.9%
Contains more OtherOther +55.6%
~equal in Fats ~10.3g

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
40% 38% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.897 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.162 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18.9%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~3.897g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.162g

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 White cake
Rich in minerals 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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie White cake Opinion
Calories 237kcal 356kcal White cake
Protein 1.9g 4.4g White cake
Fats 11g 10.3g Apple pie
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0.1mg Apple pie
Net carbs 32.4g 62.2g White cake
Carbs 34g 63.2g White cake
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Apple pie
Vitamin D 8IU White cake
Magnesium 7mg 12mg White cake
Calcium 11mg 90mg White cake
Potassium 65mg 99mg White cake
Iron 1.21mg 1.16mg Apple pie
Sugar 57.39g Apple pie
Fiber 1.6g 1g Apple pie
Copper 0.046mg 0.067mg White cake
Zinc 0.16mg 0.33mg White cake
Phosphorus 24mg 70mg White cake
Sodium 266mg 284mg Apple pie
Vitamin A 124IU 42IU Apple pie
Vitamin A 29µg 12µg Apple pie
Vitamin E 0.12mg White cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg White cake
Manganese 0.182mg 0.277mg White cake
Selenium 10.7µg White cake
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.128mg Apple pie
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.189mg White cake
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 1.063mg Apple pie
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.167mg White cake
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.029mg Apple pie
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.06µg White cake
Vitamin K 4.1µg White cake
Folate 4µg 31µg White cake
Choline 6mg White cake
Saturated Fat 3.797g 3.897g Apple pie
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 3.692g Apple pie
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 2.162g Apple pie
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.054mg White cake
Threonine 0.054mg 0.157mg White cake
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.199mg White cake
Leucine 0.129mg 0.338mg White cake
Lysine 0.07mg 0.204mg White cake
Methionine 0.032mg 0.107mg White cake
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.228mg White cake
Valine 0.084mg 0.229mg White cake
Histidine 0.038mg 0.099mg White cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple pie White cake
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
13%
White cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
28%
White cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
White cake
White cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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. White cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172698/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.