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Danish pastry vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Danish pastry and Pecan pie

  • Danish pastry has more Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Pecan pie is richer in Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Pecan pie covers your daily Cholesterol needs 21% more than Danish pastry.
  • Pecan pie has 2 times less Vitamin B3 than Danish pastry. Danish pastry has 2mg of Vitamin B3, while Pecan pie has 0.847mg.
  • Pecan pie contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Danish pastry, cheese and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe.

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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.
Contains more Iron +21.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.9%
Contains more Selenium +57.5%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains more Potassium +35.7%
Contains less Sodium -37.2%
Contains more Zinc +45.7%
Contains more Copper +137.1%
Contains more Manganese +102.8%
Equal in Calcium - 32
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
Contains more Iron +21.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.9%
Contains more Selenium +57.5%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains more Potassium +35.7%
Contains less Sodium -37.2%
Contains more Zinc +45.7%
Contains more Copper +137.1%
Contains more Manganese +102.8%
Equal in Calcium - 32

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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Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.1%
Contains more Folate +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.188
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 0% 0% 1% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 20% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.1%
Contains more Folate +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.188

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +63.3%
Contains more Water +61%
Contains more Other +25%
Contains more Carbs +40.3%
Equal in Fats - 22.2
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +63.3%
Contains more Water +61%
Contains more Other +25%
Contains more Carbs +40.3%
Equal in Fats - 22.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 11.181
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 11.181

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Pecan pie Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 52.2g Pecan pie
Protein 8g 4.9g Danish pastry
Fats 21.9g 22.2g Pecan pie
Carbs 37.2g 52.2g Pecan pie
Calories 374kcal 412kcal Pecan pie
Sugar 6.95g Pecan pie
Fiber 1g Danish pastry
Calcium 35mg 32mg Danish pastry
Iron 1.8mg 1.48mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 15mg 26mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 108mg 94mg Danish pastry
Potassium 98mg 133mg Pecan pie
Sodium 417mg 262mg Pecan pie
Zinc 0.7mg 1.02mg Pecan pie
Copper 0.089mg 0.211mg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.351mg 0.712mg Pecan pie
Selenium 18.9µg 12µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 357IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 82µg Pecan pie
Vitamin E 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.2mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.188mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.18mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 2mg 0.847mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.479mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.06mg Pecan pie
Folate 60µg 26µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.17µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.069mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg 0.189mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.223mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg 0.372mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg 0.248mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg 0.125mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.25mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg 0.255mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg 0.116mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 23mg 87mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 6.794g 3.989g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.008g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 11.181g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 5.71g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Danish pastry Pecan pie
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
23%
Danish pastry
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.805g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/nutrients
  2. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.