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Graham cracker vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between graham cracker and apple pie?

  • Apple pie has less manganese, iron, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6 than graham cracker.
  • Graham cracker's daily need coverage for manganese is 36% higher.
  • Graham cracker has 23 times more folate than apple pie. Graham cracker has 91µg of folate, while apple pie has 4µg.
  • Graham cracker contains less saturated fat.
  • Apple pie has a lower glycemic index than graham cracker.

We used Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour types in this comparison.

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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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +471.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +161.5%
Contains more IronIron +212.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +269.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +670.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +459.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42%

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 0% 0% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +97.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +295.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +310.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2175%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +252.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +128.4%
Contains more OtherOther +84.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1439.8%
~equal in Fats ~11g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 26% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +145.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +74.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Graham cracker Apple pie
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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Apple pie DV% diff.
Manganese 1.019mg 0.182mg 36%
Iron 3.78mg 1.21mg 32%
Phosphorus 185mg 24mg 23%
Folate 91µg 4µg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 2.198g 21%
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 1.123mg 21%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Carbs 77.66g 34g 15%
Copper 0.17mg 0.046mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.158mg 12%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.134mg 11%
Selenium 6.3µg 11%
Vitamin E 1.51mg 10%
Protein 6.69g 1.9g 10%
Calories 430kcal 237kcal 10%
Saturated fat 1.633g 3.797g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.038mg 9%
Sodium 459mg 266mg 8%
Magnesium 40mg 7mg 8%
Zinc 0.96mg 0.16mg 7%
Calcium 77mg 11mg 7%
Fiber 3.4g 1.6g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.119mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.509g 4.388g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 29µg 3%
Potassium 170mg 65mg 3%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Choline 5.9mg 1%
Fats 10.6g 11g 1%
Net carbs 74.26g 32.4g N/A
Sugar 24.85g N/A
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 0.07mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.038mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Graham cracker Apple pie
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
32%
Graham cracker
10%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.164g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/nutrients
  2. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.