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English muffins vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between English muffins and Pecan pie

  • English muffins have more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Folate, and Calcium, however, Pecan pie is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Manganese.
  • English muffins covers your daily need of Iron 32% more than Pecan pie.
  • English muffins have 5 times more Calcium than Pecan pie. While English muffins have 163mg of Calcium, Pecan pie has only 32mg.
  • English muffins have less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) 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 Calcium +409.4%
Contains more Iron +170.3%
Contains more Selenium +86.7%
Contains more Potassium +22%
Contains less Sodium -38.4%
Contains more Copper +56.3%
Contains more Manganese +41%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Phosphorus - 94
Equal in Zinc - 1.02
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
Contains more Calcium +409.4%
Contains more Iron +170.3%
Contains more Selenium +86.7%
Contains more Potassium +22%
Contains less Sodium -38.4%
Contains more Copper +56.3%
Contains more Manganese +41%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Phosphorus - 94
Equal in Zinc - 1.02

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 C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +380.5%
Contains more Folate +261.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +325%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 6% 120% 58% 77% 22% 13% 71% 5% 3%
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 C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +380.5%
Contains more Folate +261.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +325%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +81%
Contains more Water +123.4%
Contains more Other +42.5%
Contains more Fats +1213.6%
Contains more Carbs +18.2%
9% 2% 44% 44% 2%
Protein: 8.87 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 44.17 g
Water: 43.56 g
Other: 1.71 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 +81%
Contains more Water +123.4%
Contains more Other +42.5%
Contains more Fats +1213.6%
Contains more Carbs +18.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2819.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1046.6%
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2819.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1046.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
English muffins Pecan pie
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 English muffins Pecan pie Opinion
Net carbs 40.67g 52.2g Pecan pie
Protein 8.87g 4.9g English muffins
Fats 1.69g 22.2g Pecan pie
Carbs 44.17g 52.2g Pecan pie
Calories 227kcal 412kcal Pecan pie
Starch 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 3.53g Pecan pie
Fiber 3.5g English muffins
Calcium 163mg 32mg English muffins
Iron 4mg 1.48mg English muffins
Magnesium 24mg 26mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 92mg 94mg Pecan pie
Potassium 109mg 133mg Pecan pie
Sodium 425mg 262mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.05mg 1.02mg English muffins
Copper 0.135mg 0.211mg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.505mg 0.712mg Pecan pie
Selenium 22.4µg 12µg English muffins
Vitamin A 0IU 357IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 82µg Pecan pie
Vitamin E 0.31mg English muffins
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.2mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.477mg 0.188mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.18mg English muffins
Vitamin B3 4.07mg 0.847mg English muffins
Vitamin B5 0.363mg 0.479mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.06mg Pecan pie
Folate 94µg 26µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.17µg Pecan pie
Vitamin K 1.2µg English muffins
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.069mg English muffins
Threonine 0.331mg 0.189mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.404mg 0.223mg English muffins
Leucine 0.652mg 0.372mg English muffins
Lysine 0.45mg 0.248mg English muffins
Methionine 153mg 0.125mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.417mg 0.25mg English muffins
Valine 0.454mg 0.255mg English muffins
Histidine 0.201mg 0.116mg English muffins
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg English muffins
Saturated Fat 0.733g 3.989g English muffins
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.383g 11.181g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.498g 5.71g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g English muffins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffins 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
32%
English muffins
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
English muffins
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.256g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
English muffins
English muffins 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. English muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/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.