Apple pie vs baklava: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: apple pie scores 8/100 and baklava 7/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Apple pie
242 kcal per 100 g. 1 slice (1/10 pie): 165 g
Baklava
438 kcal per 100 g. 1 piece: 40 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesApple pie242 vs 438 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinBaklava2.5 vs 6.3 g per 100 g
- More fiberBaklava1.6 vs 2.7 g per 100 g
- Less sugarApple pie16 vs 32 g per 100 g
- More potassiumBaklava88 vs 233 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatApple pie7 vs 10 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Apple pie, 100 g | Baklava, 100 g | Apple pie, 165 g | Baklava, 40 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 242 kcal | 438 kcal | 399 kcal | 175 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 6.3 g | 4 g | 2.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 34 g | 51 g | 56 g | 21 g |
| Sugars | 16 g | 32 g | 26 g | 13 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 2.7 g | 2.6 g | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 11 g | 24 g | 19 g | 9.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 7 g | 10 g | 12 g | 4 g |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg | 1.5 mg | 5 mg | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin A | 95 µg | 119 µg | 157 µg | 48 µg |
| Potassium | 88 mg | 233 mg | 145 mg | 93 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg | 1.8 mg | 1.7 mg | 0.7 mg |
| Calcium | 13 mg | 29 mg | 21 mg | 12 mg |
| Magnesium | 7.8 mg | 29 mg | 13 mg | 12 mg |
| Sodium | 120 mg | 148 mg | 199 mg | 59 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.