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French toast vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between French toast and Pecan pie

  • French toast is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B12, yet Pecan pie is richer in Manganese, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Pecan pie is 23% higher.
  • French toast contains 3 times more Calcium than Pecan pie. French toast contains 100mg of Calcium, while Pecan pie contains 32mg.
  • Pecan pie contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk 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 +212.5%
Contains more Iron +12.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.5%
Contains more Selenium +67.5%
Contains more Magnesium +52.9%
Contains less Sodium -45.3%
Contains more Zinc +52.2%
Contains more Copper +263.8%
Contains more Manganese +278.7%
Equal in Potassium - 133
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 63% 13% 51% 12% 63% 19% 20% 25% 110%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
Contains more Calcium +212.5%
Contains more Iron +12.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.5%
Contains more Selenium +67.5%
Contains more Magnesium +52.9%
Contains less Sodium -45.3%
Contains more Zinc +52.2%
Contains more Copper +263.8%
Contains more Manganese +278.7%
Equal in Potassium - 133

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 A +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.3%
Contains more Folate +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +82.4%
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 31% 0% 0% 1% 51% 75% 31% 33% 18% 33% 39% 0%
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 A +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.3%
Contains more Folate +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +82.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.188

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +57.1%
Contains more Water +180.5%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Fats +105.6%
Contains more Carbs +108.8%
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 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 +57.1%
Contains more Water +180.5%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Fats +105.6%
Contains more Carbs +108.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120.1%
28% 46% 26%
Saturated Fat: 2.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.594 g
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French toast Pecan pie Opinion
Net carbs 25g 52.2g Pecan pie
Protein 7.7g 4.9g French toast
Fats 10.8g 22.2g Pecan pie
Carbs 25g 52.2g Pecan pie
Calories 229kcal 412kcal Pecan pie
Calcium 100mg 32mg French toast
Iron 1.67mg 1.48mg French toast
Magnesium 17mg 26mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 117mg 94mg French toast
Potassium 134mg 133mg French toast
Sodium 479mg 262mg Pecan pie
Zinc 0.67mg 1.02mg Pecan pie
Copper 0.058mg 0.211mg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.188mg 0.712mg Pecan pie
Selenium 20.1µg 12µg French toast
Vitamin A 503IU 357IU French toast
Vitamin A RAE 124µg 82µg French toast
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.2mg French toast
Vitamin B1 0.204mg 0.188mg French toast
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.18mg French toast
Vitamin B3 1.628mg 0.847mg French toast
Vitamin B5 0.549mg 0.479mg French toast
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.06mg French toast
Folate 43µg 26µg French toast
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.17µg French toast
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.069mg French toast
Threonine 0.305mg 0.189mg French toast
Isoleucine 0.375mg 0.223mg French toast
Leucine 0.621mg 0.372mg French toast
Lysine 0.413mg 0.248mg French toast
Methionine 0.188mg 0.125mg French toast
Phenylalanine 0.389mg 0.25mg French toast
Valine 0.419mg 0.255mg French toast
Histidine 0.179mg 0.116mg French toast
Cholesterol 116mg 87mg Pecan pie
Saturated Fat 2.723g 3.989g French toast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0.008g French toast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.524g 11.181g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 2.594g 5.71g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French toast 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
26%
French toast
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
French toast
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French toast
French toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.266g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French toast
French toast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.