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Pecan pie vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pecan pie and Muffin different?

  • Pecan pie is higher in Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, however, Muffin is richer in Phosphorus, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Pecan pie is 19% higher.
  • Pecan pie contains 4 times more Vitamin A RAE than Muffin. While Pecan pie contains 82µg of Vitamin A RAE, Muffin contains only 21µg.
  • Muffin has less Cholesterol.

Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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.
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
8
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains less Sodium -22%
Contains more Zinc +175.7%
Contains more Copper +251.7%
Contains more Manganese +58.6%
Contains more Selenium +46.3%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.3%
Equal in Potassium - 121
Pecan pie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains less Sodium -22%
Contains more Zinc +175.7%
Contains more Copper +251.7%
Contains more Manganese +58.6%
Contains more Selenium +46.3%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.3%
Equal in Potassium - 121

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.
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
6
:
6
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Vitamin A +389%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.4%
Contains more Folate +84.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.163
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.47
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.16
Pecan pie
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%
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin A +389%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.4%
Contains more Folate +84.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.163
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.47
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
2
:
3
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Fats +38.1%
Contains more Water +28%
Contains more Other +23.3%
Equal in Protein - 4.49
Equal in Carbs - 53
Pecan pie
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Fats +38.1%
Contains more Water +28%
Contains more Other +23.3%
Equal in Protein - 4.49
Equal in Carbs - 53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
1
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2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.9%
Pecan pie
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 g
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.9%

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 Muffin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 52.2g 51.9g Pecan pie
Protein 4.9g 4.49g Pecan pie
Fats 22.2g 16.07g Pecan pie
Carbs 52.2g 53g Muffin
Calories 412kcal 375kcal Pecan pie
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g Pecan pie
Fiber 1.1g Muffin
Calcium 32mg 44mg Muffin
Iron 1.48mg 1.3mg Pecan pie
Magnesium 26mg 10mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 94mg 146mg Muffin
Potassium 133mg 121mg Pecan pie
Sodium 262mg 336mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.02mg 0.37mg Pecan pie
Copper 0.211mg 0.06mg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.712mg 0.449mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg 8.2µg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 357IU 73IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 21µg Pecan pie
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.168mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.163mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 1.418mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.47mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.04mg Pecan pie
Folate 26µg 48µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.16µg Pecan pie
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.066mg Pecan pie
Threonine 0.189mg 0.181mg Pecan pie
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.372mg 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.248mg 0.199mg Pecan pie
Methionine 0.125mg 0.115mg Pecan pie
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.255mg 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.116mg 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 87mg 30mg Muffin
Trans Fat 0.2g Pecan pie
Saturated Fat 3.989g 2.844g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.008g
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 11.181g 4.822g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Muffin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.145g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (59)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.