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Pecan pie vs. Pineapple cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pecan pie and Pineapple cake

  • Pecan pie is richer in Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Pineapple cake is richer in Vitamin B1, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Pineapple cake is 12734% higher.
  • Pecan pie contains 4 times more Cholesterol than Pineapple cake. Pecan pie contains 87mg of Cholesterol, while Pineapple cake contains 22mg.

Food types used in this article are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Cake, pineapple upside-down, 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.
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
8
:
1
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.6%
Contains more Potassium +18.8%
Contains less Sodium -17.9%
Contains more Zinc +229%
Contains more Copper +142.5%
Contains more Manganese +103.4%
Contains more Selenium +27.7%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Equal in Iron - 1.48
Pecan pie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
Pineapple cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 56% 10% 36% 10% 42% 9% 29% 46% 52%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.6%
Contains more Potassium +18.8%
Contains less Sodium -17.9%
Contains more Zinc +229%
Contains more Copper +142.5%
Contains more Manganese +103.4%
Contains more Selenium +27.7%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Equal in Iron - 1.48

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
5
:
3
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake
Contains more Vitamin A +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81283%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.5%
Equal in Folate - 26
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%
Pineapple cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 4% 38250% 36% 23% 13% 8% 20% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81283%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.5%
Equal in Folate - 26

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
3
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2
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake
Contains more Protein +40%
Contains more Fats +83.5%
Contains more Water +65.6%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Carbs - 50.5
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
Pineapple cake
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +40%
Contains more Fats +83.5%
Contains more Water +65.6%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Carbs - 50.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
2
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1
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +74%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.9%
Pecan pie
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 g
Pineapple cake
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.282 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +74%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.9%

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 Pineapple cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Pineapple cake Opinion
Net carbs 52.2g 49.7g Pecan pie
Protein 4.9g 3.5g Pecan pie
Fats 22.2g 12.1g Pecan pie
Carbs 52.2g 50.5g Pecan pie
Calories 412kcal 319kcal Pecan pie
Fiber 0.8g Pineapple cake
Calcium 32mg 120mg Pineapple cake
Iron 1.48mg 1.48mg
Magnesium 26mg 13mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 94mg 82mg Pecan pie
Potassium 133mg 112mg Pecan pie
Sodium 262mg 319mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.02mg 0.31mg Pecan pie
Copper 0.211mg 0.087mg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.712mg 0.35mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg 9.4µg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 357IU 253IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 62µg Pecan pie
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.2mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 153mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.156mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 1.19mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.202mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.034mg Pecan pie
Folate 26µg 26µg
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.08µg Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.043mg Pecan pie
Threonine 0.189mg 0.117mg Pecan pie
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.147mg Pecan pie
Leucine 0.372mg 0.264mg Pecan pie
Lysine 0.248mg 0.143mg Pecan pie
Methionine 0.125mg 0.074mg Pecan pie
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.173mg Pecan pie
Valine 0.255mg 0.167mg Pecan pie
Histidine 0.116mg 0.081mg Pecan pie
Cholesterol 87mg 22mg Pineapple cake
Saturated Fat 3.989g 2.915g Pineapple cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.002g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 11.181g 5.194g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 3.282g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pecan pie Pineapple cake
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
3198%
Pineapple cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
32%
Pineapple cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.074g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie 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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.