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Pancake vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pancake and Apple pie?

  • Apple pie has less Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B5 than Pancake.
  • Pancake's daily need coverage for Calcium is 21% higher.

We used Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe 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.
Contains more Calcium +1890.9%
Contains more Iron +48.8%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +562.5%
Contains more Potassium +103.1%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains less Sodium -39.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.046
Equal in Manganese - 0.182
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 68% 12% 69% 12% 58% 16% 17% 27% 82%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1890.9%
Contains more Iron +48.8%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +562.5%
Contains more Potassium +103.1%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains less Sodium -39.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.046
Equal in Manganese - 0.182

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +240.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.1%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin C +966.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 1% 51% 65% 30% 25% 11% 29% 28% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 11% 34% 37% 22% 8% 9% 3% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +240.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.1%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin C +966.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +236.8%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Fats +13.4%
Contains more Carbs +20.1%
Equal in Water - 52.2
6% 10% 28% 53% 3%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 9.7 g
Carbs: 28.3 g
Water: 52.9 g
Other: 2.7 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 Protein +236.8%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Fats +13.4%
Contains more Carbs +20.1%
Equal in Water - 52.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.4%
23% 27% 49%
Saturated Fat: 2.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.447 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pancake Apple pie Opinion
Net carbs 28.3g 32.4g Apple pie
Protein 6.4g 1.9g Pancake
Fats 9.7g 11g Apple pie
Carbs 28.3g 34g Apple pie
Calories 227kcal 237kcal Apple pie
Fiber 1.6g Apple pie
Calcium 219mg 11mg Pancake
Iron 1.8mg 1.21mg Pancake
Magnesium 16mg 7mg Pancake
Phosphorus 159mg 24mg Pancake
Potassium 132mg 65mg Pancake
Sodium 439mg 266mg Apple pie
Zinc 0.56mg 0.16mg Pancake
Copper 0.049mg 0.046mg Pancake
Manganese 0.2mg 0.182mg Pancake
Selenium 14.9µg Pancake
Vitamin A 196IU 124IU Pancake
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 29µg Pancake
Vitamin C 0.3mg 3.2mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.201mg 0.134mg Pancake
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.158mg Pancake
Vitamin B3 1.567mg 1.123mg Pancake
Vitamin B5 0.405mg 0.119mg Pancake
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.038mg Pancake
Folate 38µg 4µg Pancake
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.01µg Pancake
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.026mg Pancake
Threonine 0.237mg 0.054mg Pancake
Isoleucine 0.297mg 0.073mg Pancake
Leucine 0.513mg 0.129mg Pancake
Lysine 0.321mg 0.07mg Pancake
Methionine 0.147mg 0.032mg Pancake
Phenylalanine 0.319mg 0.088mg Pancake
Valine 0.335mg 0.084mg Pancake
Histidine 0.152mg 0.038mg Pancake
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg Apple pie
Saturated Fat 2.122g 3.797g Pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 2.474g 4.388g Apple pie
Polyunsaturated fat 4.447g 2.198g Pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pancake Apple pie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
21%
Pancake
11%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pancake
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pancake
Pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.675g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pancake
Pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 173mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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 ($)

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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/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.