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Pecan pie vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pecan pie and Chocolate brownie different?

  • Pecan pie is higher in Manganese, however, Chocolate brownie is richer in Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Chocolate brownie is 20% higher.
  • Pecan pie has less Saturated Fat.

Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe are the varieties used in this article.

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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 less Sodium -23.6%
Contains more Manganese +21.3%
Contains more Calcium +78.1%
Contains more Iron +24.3%
Contains more Magnesium +103.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.4%
Contains more Potassium +32.3%
Contains more Copper +83.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.97
Equal in Selenium - 11.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 69% 38% 57% 16% 45% 27% 130% 77% 63%
Contains less Sodium -23.6%
Contains more Manganese +21.3%
Contains more Calcium +78.1%
Contains more Iron +24.3%
Contains more Magnesium +103.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.4%
Contains more Potassium +32.3%
Contains more Copper +83.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.97
Equal in Selenium - 11.5

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 B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46%
Contains more Vitamin A +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.7%
Contains more Folate +11.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.19
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.16
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 0% 0% 1% 36% 44% 19% 20% 22% 22% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46%
Contains more Vitamin A +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.7%
Contains more Folate +11.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.19
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +54.8%
Contains more Protein +26.5%
Contains more Fats +31.1%
Contains more Other +58.3%
Equal in Carbs - 50.2
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Water +54.8%
Contains more Protein +26.5%
Contains more Fats +31.1%
Contains more Other +58.3%
Equal in Carbs - 50.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 10.839
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 g
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.412 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 10.839

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Chocolate brownie Opinion
Net carbs 52.2g 50.2g Pecan pie
Protein 4.9g 6.2g Chocolate brownie
Fats 22.2g 29.1g Chocolate brownie
Carbs 52.2g 50.2g Pecan pie
Calories 412kcal 466kcal Chocolate brownie
Calcium 32mg 57mg Chocolate brownie
Iron 1.48mg 1.84mg Chocolate brownie
Magnesium 26mg 53mg Chocolate brownie
Phosphorus 94mg 132mg Chocolate brownie
Potassium 133mg 176mg Chocolate brownie
Sodium 262mg 343mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.02mg 0.97mg Pecan pie
Copper 0.211mg 0.388mg Chocolate brownie
Manganese 0.712mg 0.587mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg 11.5µg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 357IU 827IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 176µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.3mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.141mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.19mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 0.982mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.328mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.094mg Chocolate brownie
Folate 26µg 29µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.16µg Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.078mg Chocolate brownie
Threonine 0.189mg 0.228mg Chocolate brownie
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.265mg Chocolate brownie
Leucine 0.372mg 0.447mg Chocolate brownie
Lysine 0.248mg 0.283mg Chocolate brownie
Methionine 0.125mg 0.132mg Chocolate brownie
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.298mg Chocolate brownie
Valine 0.255mg 0.323mg Chocolate brownie
Histidine 0.116mg 0.136mg Chocolate brownie
Cholesterol 87mg 73mg Chocolate brownie
Saturated Fat 3.989g 7.319g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.006g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Monounsaturated Fat 11.181g 10.839g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 9.412g Chocolate brownie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Chocolate brownie
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
17%
Pecan pie
19%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.33g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals
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 vitamins?
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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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/nutrients
  2. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.