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Dough vs. Pie crust — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Dough and Pie crust

  • Pie crust contains less Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Selenium, Copper, and Zinc than Dough.
  • Pie crust's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 37% higher.
  • Pie crust contains 3 times less Zinc than Dough. Dough contains 1.04mg of Zinc, while Pie crust contains 0.4mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Dough is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) and Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix.

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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.
Dough
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 16% 10% 147% 51% 28% 45% 79% 75% 156%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 18% 5.6% 83% 25% 11% 37% 98% 41% 125%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +113.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +82.8%
Contains more IronIron +76.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +102.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +160%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +83.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.3%

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.
Dough
10
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% 0.06% 4.2% 0% 178% 99% 90% 27% 25% 0% 1.8% 92% 4.4%
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% 0% 0% 98% 49% 51% 16% 15% 0% 0% 78% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
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11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
7% 31% 52% 8% 2%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 31.4 g
Carbs: 52.1 g
Water: 7.6 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.8%
Contains more WaterWater +334.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1197.5%
~equal in Carbs ~52.1g
~equal in Other ~2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
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30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.855 g
27% 60% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.968 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4841.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +364.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dough Pie crust
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dough Pie crust Opinion
Calories 272kcal 518kcal Pie crust
Protein 10.75g 6.9g Dough
Fats 2.42g 31.4g Pie crust
Net carbs 49.68g 52.1g Pie crust
Carbs 51.88g 52.1g Pie crust
Magnesium 32mg 15mg Dough
Calcium 52mg 61mg Pie crust
Potassium 117mg 64mg Dough
Iron 3.91mg 2.22mg Dough
Sugar 4.62g Pie crust
Fiber 2.2g Dough
Copper 0.152mg 0.075mg Dough
Zinc 1.04mg 0.4mg Dough
Starch 44.23g Dough
Phosphorus 105mg 86mg Dough
Sodium 602mg 753mg Dough
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Dough
Vitamin E 0.21mg Dough
Manganese 0.577mg 0.315mg Dough
Selenium 28.6µg 22.9µg Dough
Vitamin B1 0.71mg 0.392mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.213mg Dough
Vitamin B3 4.817mg 2.727mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.455mg 0.268mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.064mg Dough
Vitamin K 0.7µg Dough
Folate 123µg 104µg Dough
Trans Fat 0.005g Pie crust
Choline 8mg Dough
Saturated Fat 0.529g 7.974g Dough
Monounsaturated Fat 0.362g 17.887g Pie crust
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 3.968g Pie crust
Tryptophan 0.08mg Pie crust
Threonine 0.184mg Pie crust
Isoleucine 0.255mg Pie crust
Leucine 0.476mg Pie crust
Lysine 0.133mg Pie crust
Methionine 0.121mg Pie crust
Phenylalanine 0.339mg Pie crust
Valine 0.289mg Pie crust
Histidine 0.146mg Pie crust
Fructose 0.51g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Dough
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g Dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dough Pie crust
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
40%
Dough
24%
Pie crust
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dough
45%
Pie crust

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dough
Dough contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.445g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/nutrients
  2. Pie crust - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175022/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.