Fruit pies can be a healthy option or a decadent calorie-filled dessert. Whether a fruit pie is better for your health than a cake depends on the cake and pie that are compared. Like all foods, the nutritional content will drastically vary according to the ingredients used for preparation. Choosing the right option will begin by verifying the ingredients and nutritional content of a particular cake or pie that you plan to eat. Healthy habits and indulgence can coincide with a little knowledge and the proper ingredients.
Typical Pie & Cake Nutritional Content
A classic apple pie with white sugar, all purpose flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon zest, lemon juice, apples, butter, milk and premade pastry crust contains 382 calories, 16.8 g of fat, 4 mg of cholesterol, 248 mg of sodium, 56.5 g of carbohydrates, 4,4 g of fiber and 3.5 g of protein per serving.
A frosted chocolate cake with a combination of butter and margarine, white sugar, eggs, all purpose flour, water, instant coffee granules, semisweet chocolate chips and confectioners sugar yields 356 calories, 19.5 g of fat, 92 mg of cholesterol, 133 mg of sodium, 45.3 g of carbohydrates, 1.5 g of fiber and 4.2 g of protein.
Healthier Pie & Cake Nutritional Content
A more nutritious apple pie will satisfy your taste buds and your health with ingredients like apples, unsweetened apple juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, canola oil, whole wheat flour, unbleached flour and salt. This recipe will provide you with 247.6 calories, 7.7 g of fat, 19.8 mg of sodium, 43.7 g of carbohydrates, 6.3 g of fiber and 1.1 g of protein.
Conversely, a delectable chocolate cake with all purpose flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, egg whites, skim milk, apple sauce, vanilla, water, light margarine, non-fat yogurt and powdered sugar yields 345.5 calories, 1.8 g of fat, 0.6 mg of cholesterol, 289.9 mg of sodium, 81 g of carbohydrates and 6.9 g of protein.
Healthy Pie Substitutions
Treat yourself to a pie filled with berries, apples, rhubarb, peach or other tasty fruits. Apple sauce and fruit juice add sweetness to a pie without the use of refined sugars. Prepare a homemade crust with vegetable oil and substitute some or all of the flour with whole grain flour suggests the United States Department of Agriculture. Consider making a pie with only a bottom crust to cut out extra calories or fat when necessary.
Healthy Cake Substitutions
Apple sauce can be used to add moisture to a cake and in place of part or all of the oil content according to the American Heart Association. Skim milk and yogurt with little or no fat can be used for wetness and flavor. Cake or icing sweetened with fruit juice, agave, maple syrup, honey or brown rice syrup will omit any refined sugars but still provide you with a sweet cake. Place fruit on your cake to add fiber and a fresh-tasting garnish.
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