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Almonds vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between almonds and pecan pie?

  • Pecan pie has less copper, vitamin B2, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, calcium, zinc, and potassium than almonds.
  • Almonds' daily need coverage for copper is 91% higher.
  • Almonds have 10 times more magnesium than pecan pie. Almonds have 270mg of magnesium, while pecan pie has 26mg.
  • Almonds have a lower glycemic index than pecan pie.

We used Nuts, almonds and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +938.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +740.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +451.1%
Contains more IronIron +150.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +388.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +205.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +411.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +206%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +192.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 27% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +532.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +327.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +128.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +69.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.188mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.479mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 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 ProteinProtein +331.6%
Contains more FatsFats +124.9%
Contains more OtherOther +146.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +142.2%
Contains more WaterWater +342.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
19% 54% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +182.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +115.9%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.989g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almonds Pecan pie DV% diff.
Vitamin E 25.63mg 171%
Copper 1.031mg 0.211mg 91%
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.18mg 74%
Manganese 2.179mg 0.712mg 64%
Magnesium 270mg 26mg 58%
Phosphorus 481mg 94mg 55%
Monounsaturated fat 31.551g 11.181g 51%
Fiber 12.5g 50%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 5.71g 44%
Fats 49.93g 22.2g 43%
Protein 21.15g 4.9g 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg 29%
Iron 3.71mg 1.48mg 28%
Calcium 269mg 32mg 24%
Zinc 3.12mg 1.02mg 19%
Potassium 733mg 133mg 18%
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 0.847mg 17%
Selenium 4.1µg 12µg 14%
Sodium 1mg 262mg 11%
Carbs 21.55g 52.2g 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 82µg 9%
Choline 52.1mg 9%
Calories 579kcal 412kcal 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.06mg 6%
Folate 44µg 26µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.188mg 1%
Saturated fat 3.802g 3.989g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 9.05g 52.2g N/A
Sugar 4.35g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.479mg 0%
Trans fat 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.601mg 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 0.568mg 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.25mg 0%
Valine 0.855mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.539mg 0.116mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almonds Pecan pie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
78%
Almonds
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.187g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.