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French toast vs. Pie crust — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between French toast and Pie crust

  • French toast has more Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, while Pie crust has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • French toast's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 39% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pie crust is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 30% 12% 63% 19% 18% 50% 62% 25% 110%
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 +13.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +67.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.4%
Contains more IronIron +32.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +67.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.9%

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 1% 30% 0% 0% 51% 74% 31% 33% 17% 39% 0% 32% 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% 0% 0% 98% 49% 51% 16% 15% 0% 0% 78% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +67.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +141.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 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 +11.6%
Contains more WaterWater +619.7%
Contains more FatsFats +190.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +108.4%
Contains more OtherOther +11.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 46% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.594 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 -65.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +295.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French toast Pie crust Opinion
Calories 229kcal 518kcal Pie crust
Protein 7.7g 6.9g French toast
Fats 10.8g 31.4g Pie crust
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg French toast
Net carbs 25g 52.1g Pie crust
Carbs 25g 52.1g Pie crust
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg Pie crust
Magnesium 17mg 15mg French toast
Calcium 100mg 61mg French toast
Potassium 134mg 64mg French toast
Iron 1.67mg 2.22mg Pie crust
Copper 0.058mg 0.075mg Pie crust
Zinc 0.67mg 0.4mg French toast
Phosphorus 117mg 86mg French toast
Sodium 479mg 753mg French toast
Vitamin A 503IU 0IU French toast
Vitamin A 124µg 0µg French toast
Manganese 0.188mg 0.315mg Pie crust
Selenium 20.1µg 22.9µg Pie crust
Vitamin B1 0.204mg 0.392mg Pie crust
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.213mg French toast
Vitamin B3 1.628mg 2.727mg Pie crust
Vitamin B5 0.549mg 0.268mg French toast
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.064mg French toast
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg French toast
Folate 43µg 104µg Pie crust
Saturated Fat 2.723g 7.974g French toast
Monounsaturated Fat 4.524g 17.887g Pie crust
Polyunsaturated fat 2.594g 3.968g Pie crust
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.08mg French toast
Threonine 0.305mg 0.184mg French toast
Isoleucine 0.375mg 0.255mg French toast
Leucine 0.621mg 0.476mg French toast
Lysine 0.413mg 0.133mg French toast
Methionine 0.188mg 0.121mg French toast
Phenylalanine 0.389mg 0.339mg French toast
Valine 0.419mg 0.289mg French toast
Histidine 0.179mg 0.146mg French toast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g French toast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g French toast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French toast 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
24%
French toast
24%
Pie crust
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
French toast
45%
Pie crust

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French toast
French toast contains less Sodium (difference - 274mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French toast
French toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.251g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.