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

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Significant differences between Saltine cracker and Apple pie

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Copper in Saltine cracker is higher than in Apple pie.
  • Saltine cracker covers your daily Iron needs 81% more than Apple pie.
  • Apple pie has 31 times less Folate than Saltine cracker. Saltine cracker has 124µg of Folate, while Apple pie has 4µg.
  • Apple pie contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 6.6% 10% 290% 48% 26% 48% 111% 83% 117%
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 +271.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.9%
Contains more IronIron +538%
Contains more CopperCopper +215.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +487.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +370.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +250%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.7%

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% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
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% 7.4% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +286.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +273.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +408.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3000%
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
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 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 +452.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +142.1%
Contains more OtherOther +144.4%
Contains more FatsFats +587.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1435.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.685 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 -93.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2990.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +220.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Apple pie Opinion
Calories 393kcal 237kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 1.9g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 11g Apple pie
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Apple pie
Net carbs 79.6g 32.4g Saltine cracker
Carbs 82.3g 34g Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 7mg Saltine cracker
Calcium 22mg 11mg Saltine cracker
Potassium 115mg 65mg Saltine cracker
Iron 7.72mg 1.21mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g Apple pie
Fiber 2.7g 1.6g Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg 0.046mg Saltine cracker
Zinc 0.94mg 0.16mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 113mg 24mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 849mg 266mg Apple pie
Vitamin A 0IU 124IU Apple pie
Vitamin A 0µg 29µg Apple pie
Vitamin E 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.637mg 0.182mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.134mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.158mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 1.123mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.119mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.038mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Apple pie
Vitamin K 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 4µg Saltine cracker
Choline 19.6mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 3.797g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 4.388g Apple pie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 2.198g Apple pie
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.026mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.054mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.073mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg 0.129mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg 0.07mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg 0.032mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.088mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.084mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg 0.038mg Saltine cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine 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
41%
Saltine cracker
10%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.553g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 583mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie
Apple pie is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.