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Coconut vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Coconut and Pecan?

  • Coconut is richer in Selenium, yet Pecan is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Pecan's daily need coverage for Manganese is 130% higher.
  • Coconut has 5 times more Saturated Fat than Pecan. Coconut has 29.698g of Saturated Fat, while Pecan has 6.18g.

We used Nuts, coconut meat, raw and Nuts, pecans types in this comparison.

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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.
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Pecan
Contains more Selenium +165.8%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Magnesium +278.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.1%
Contains more Potassium +15.2%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +311.8%
Contains more Copper +175.9%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Equal in Iron - 2.53
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 23% 49% 32% 3% 30% 145% 196% 56%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 95% 87% 119% 37% 0% 124% 400% 587% 21%
Contains more Selenium +165.8%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Magnesium +278.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.1%
Contains more Potassium +15.2%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +311.8%
Contains more Copper +175.9%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Equal in Iron - 2.53

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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Pecan
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Folate +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +187.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1650%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 11% 17% 5% 11% 18% 13% 20% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 28% 0% 4% 166% 30% 22% 52% 49% 17% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Folate +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +187.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1650%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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3
Pecan
Contains more Water +1234.9%
Contains more Protein +175.4%
Contains more Fats +114.9%
Contains more Other +54.2%
Equal in Carbs - 13.86
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 g
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Water +1234.9%
Contains more Protein +175.4%
Contains more Fats +114.9%
Contains more Other +54.2%
Equal in Carbs - 13.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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3
Pecan
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2763.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5805.5%
94% 5%
Saturated Fat: 29.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.614 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2763.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5805.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut Pecan Opinion
Net carbs 6.23g 4.26g Coconut
Protein 3.33g 9.17g Pecan
Fats 33.49g 71.97g Pecan
Carbs 15.23g 13.86g Coconut
Calories 354kcal 691kcal Pecan
Starch 0.46g Pecan
Fructose 0.04g Pecan
Sugar 6.23g 3.97g Pecan
Fiber 9g 9.6g Pecan
Calcium 14mg 70mg Pecan
Iron 2.43mg 2.53mg Pecan
Magnesium 32mg 121mg Pecan
Phosphorus 113mg 277mg Pecan
Potassium 356mg 410mg Pecan
Sodium 20mg 0mg Pecan
Zinc 1.1mg 4.53mg Pecan
Copper 0.435mg 1.2mg Pecan
Manganese 1.5mg 4.5mg Pecan
Selenium 10.1µg 3.8µg Coconut
Vitamin A 0IU 56IU Pecan
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Pecan
Vitamin E 0.24mg 1.4mg Pecan
Vitamin C 3.3mg 1.1mg Coconut
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.66mg Pecan
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.13mg Pecan
Vitamin B3 0.54mg 1.167mg Pecan
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.863mg Pecan
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.21mg Pecan
Folate 26µg 22µg Coconut
Vitamin K 0.2µg 3.5µg Pecan
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.093mg Pecan
Threonine 0.121mg 0.306mg Pecan
Isoleucine 0.131mg 0.336mg Pecan
Leucine 0.247mg 0.598mg Pecan
Lysine 0.147mg 0.287mg Pecan
Methionine 0.062mg 0.183mg Pecan
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 0.426mg Pecan
Valine 0.202mg 0.411mg Pecan
Histidine 0.077mg 0.262mg Pecan
Saturated Fat 29.698g 6.18g Pecan
Monounsaturated Fat 1.425g 40.801g Pecan
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 21.614g Pecan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coconut Pecan
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
8%
Coconut
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Coconut
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 23.518g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Coconut
Coconut is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/nutrients
  2. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.