Calories and Portions

One slice contains between 277 and 296 calories, depending on the size of the pie. A total of 57 percent of the calories come from carbohydrates, 42 percent from fat and 3 percent from protein. You’ll also consume 18 to 20 grams of sugar in a single piece.

How many calories are in a slice of apple pie?

A typical slice of apple pie contains between 300 and 400 calories, 20 grams of fat and up to 20 grams of sugar — and that’s if you don’t go back for seconds!

Is apple pie good for diet?

Nutrition Facts

A modest slice of apple pie has more than 400 calories and about 20 grams of fat (five of those come from the less-healthy saturated fats). Add some ice cream or whipped cream, and you’re looking at well over 500 calories, which knocks out 25% of the average 2,000-calorie diet.

What is the healthiest type of pie?

1. Pumpkin Pie: “This is going to be the healthiest, especially if you make it yourself with half of the sugar required in the recipe,” Hunnes says. “It’s a vegetable filled with vitamin A (beta carotene) [which helps support healthy skin, nails and hair] and fiber.

Are fruit pies healthy?

With all that delicious fruit an apple pie should be healthy, but the truth is a slice can have as much as 750 calories and 30 grams of fat. For the most part, the culprit is the crust. We use whole-wheat pastry flour to add fiber and lower the saturated fat by replacing some of the butter with canola oil.

How many calories should I eat a day?

According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, women are likely to need between 1,600 and 2,400 calories a day, and men from 2,000 to 3,000. However, this depends on their age, size, height, lifestyle, overall health, and activity level.

How many calories are in a slice of apple pie and custard?

Apple Pie With Custard (1 serving) contains 69g total carbs, 69g net carbs, 17g fat, 6.8g protein, and 456 calories.

How big is a serving of pie?

The standard 9-inch pan pie has 6-8 pieces depending on their thickness. The typical pie serving is one eight per person, so one 9 inch pan pie has 6-8 servings.

How many calories are in a slice of Costco apple pie?

There are 316 calories in 1 slice (150 g) of Costco Apple Pie.

How many carbs are in a large slice of apple pie?

Apple Pie Slice (1 serving) contains 85g total carbs, 76g net carbs, 40g fat, 5g protein, and 710 calories.

Is pie healthier than cake?

At 8 servings, a slice of cake will be roughly 324 calories while the pie at 5 servings will net you roughly 702 calories a slice. (Slicing the pie smaller for 8 servings puts you at 440 calories per slice.) So in this instance, the cake is the better for you option when it comes to calories.

Are pies fattening?

Sadly, they’re not great as a regular part of your diet. An average individual meat pie provides around 450kcal, but the biggest problem is the 12g of saturated fat inside it – that’s more than half the daily guideline. If you have buttery mashed potato or chips on the side, the fat content of your meal is even higher.

Why are pies unhealthy?

Why are pies unhealthy? It is true pies have fat in them and therefore we always recommend that pies should be consumed as part of a balanced diet. The fat is primarily found in the pastry and is a critical ingredient. We put in only enough fat to ensure when you bit into a Big Ben pie the pastry is soft and delicious.

How big is a slice of pie?

“You take pi, which is 3.14, and multiply it by your pie’s diameter,” Cook said, noting that most pies are 8 inches in diameter. “Then you divide the number by the number of slices that you’d like. A pie usually serves 8 people so the perfect slice of pie is conveniently 3.14.”