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Pecan pie vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pecan pie and Pop tarts

  • Pecan pie has more Vitamin B5, while Pop tarts has more Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Pecan pie's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 29% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pop tarts are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry.

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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
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +40%
Contains less Sodium -34.2%
Contains more Copper +40.7%
Contains more Iron +136.5%
Contains more Zinc +24.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 88
Pecan pie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
Pop tarts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 132% 12% 38% 9% 52% 35% 50% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +40%
Contains less Sodium -34.2%
Contains more Copper +40.7%
Contains more Iron +136.5%
Contains more Zinc +24.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 88

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
3
:
6
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +169.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +348.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +533.3%
Contains more Folate +207.7%
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%
Pop tarts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 0% 0% 0% 73% 77% 72% 0% 88% 60% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +169.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +348.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +533.3%
Contains more Folate +207.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
4
:
1
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Fats +66.9%
Contains more Water +56%
Contains more Carbs +31.1%
Equal in Protein - 4.6
Equal in Other - 1.19
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
Pop tarts
5% 13% 68% 13%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 13.3 g
Carbs: 68.41 g
Water: 12.5 g
Other: 1.19 g
Contains more Fats +66.9%
Contains more Water +56%
Contains more Carbs +31.1%
Equal in Protein - 4.6
Equal in Other - 1.19

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
2
:
1
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.4%
Pecan pie
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 g
Pop tarts
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Pop tarts Opinion
Net carbs 52.2g 67.31g Pop tarts
Protein 4.9g 4.6g Pecan pie
Fats 22.2g 13.3g Pecan pie
Carbs 52.2g 68.41g Pop tarts
Calories 412kcal 412kcal
Sugar 30.9g Pecan pie
Fiber 1.1g Pop tarts
Calcium 32mg 24mg Pecan pie
Iron 1.48mg 3.5mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 26mg 16mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 94mg 88mg Pecan pie
Potassium 133mg 95mg Pecan pie
Sodium 262mg 398mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.02mg 1.27mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.211mg 0.15mg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.712mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 357IU 962IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 289µg Pop tarts
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.29mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.33mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 3.8mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.38mg Pop tarts
Folate 26µg 80µg Pop tarts
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.069mg Pecan pie
Threonine 0.189mg Pecan pie
Isoleucine 0.223mg Pecan pie
Leucine 0.372mg Pecan pie
Lysine 0.248mg Pecan pie
Methionine 0.125mg Pecan pie
Phenylalanine 0.25mg Pecan pie
Valine 0.255mg Pecan pie
Histidine 0.116mg Pecan pie
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg Pop tarts
Saturated Fat 3.989g 2.02g Pop tarts
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 11.181g 6.5g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 4.81g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Pop tarts
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
35%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
33%
Pop tarts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.969g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
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

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.