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Puff pastry vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Puff pastry and Apple pie

  • Apple pie contains less Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Phosphorus than Puff pastry.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Puff pastry is 17% higher.
  • Apple pie has 14 times less Folate than Puff pastry. Puff pastry has 55µg of Folate, while Apple pie has 4µg.
  • Apple pie is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour.

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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 Iron +114.9%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Zinc +237.5%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +172%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Potassium - 65
Equal in Sodium - 266
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Contains more Iron +114.9%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Zinc +237.5%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +172%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Potassium - 65
Equal in Sodium - 266

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 B1 +141%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +238.4%
Contains more Folate +1275%
Contains more Vitamin A +12300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 0% 41%
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 B1 +141%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +238.4%
Contains more Folate +1275%
Contains more Vitamin A +12300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +289.5%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Carbs +34.4%
Contains more Other +11.1%
Contains more Water +605.4%
Equal in Other - 0.9
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 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 +289.5%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Carbs +34.4%
Contains more Other +11.1%
Contains more Water +605.4%
Equal in Other - 0.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +911.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31%
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +911.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Puff pastry Apple pie Opinion
Net carbs 44.2g 32.4g Puff pastry
Protein 7.4g 1.9g Puff pastry
Fats 38.5g 11g Puff pastry
Carbs 45.7g 34g Puff pastry
Calories 558kcal 237kcal Puff pastry
Sugar 0.75g Apple pie
Fiber 1.5g 1.6g Apple pie
Calcium 10mg 11mg Apple pie
Iron 2.6mg 1.21mg Puff pastry
Magnesium 16mg 7mg Puff pastry
Phosphorus 60mg 24mg Puff pastry
Potassium 62mg 65mg Apple pie
Sodium 253mg 266mg Puff pastry
Zinc 0.54mg 0.16mg Puff pastry
Copper 0.115mg 0.046mg Puff pastry
Manganese 0.495mg 0.182mg Puff pastry
Selenium 24.5µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 124IU Apple pie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 29µg Apple pie
Vitamin E 0.55mg Puff pastry
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.323mg 0.134mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.158mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 1.123mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.119mg Apple pie
Vitamin B6 0.019mg 0.038mg Apple pie
Folate 55µg 4µg Puff pastry
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Apple pie
Vitamin K 16.3µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.026mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.198mg 0.054mg Puff pastry
Isoleucine 0.275mg 0.073mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.514mg 0.129mg Puff pastry
Lysine 0.144mg 0.07mg Puff pastry
Methionine 0.131mg 0.032mg Puff pastry
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0.088mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.312mg 0.084mg Puff pastry
Histidine 0.158mg 0.038mg Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 5.502g 3.797g Apple pie
Monounsaturated Fat 8.828g 4.388g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 22.228g 2.198g Puff pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Puff pastry 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
26%
Puff pastry
11%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Puff pastry
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.705g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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 ($)
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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.