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Avocado vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between avocadoes and pecan pie

  • Avocadoes have more vitamin B5, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin C, and potassium; however, pecan pie has more manganese, selenium, and iron.
  • Pecan pie's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 29% more.
  • Avocadoes have 50 times more vitamin C than pecan pie. Avocadoes have 10mg of vitamin C, while pecan pie has 0.2mg.
  • Avocadoes are lower in sodium.
  • Pecan pie has a higher glycemic index than avocadoes.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Pie, pecan, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
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 +11.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +264.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more IronIron +169.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +401.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2900%

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 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
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 CVitamin C +4900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +328.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +211.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1071.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +180.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 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 WaterWater +275.5%
Contains more OtherOther +31.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +145%
Contains more FatsFats +51.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +512%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 71% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +214.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Pecan pie DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg 29%
Fiber 6.7g 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 5.71g 26%
Manganese 0.142mg 0.712mg 25%
Selenium 0.4µg 12µg 21%
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.479mg 18%
Vitamin K 21µg 18%
Carbs 8.53g 52.2g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.06mg 15%
Folate 81µg 26µg 14%
Vitamin E 2.07mg 14%
Calories 160kcal 412kcal 13%
Iron 0.55mg 1.48mg 12%
Fats 14.66g 22.2g 12%
Vitamin C 10mg 0.2mg 11%
Sodium 7mg 262mg 11%
Potassium 485mg 133mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.188mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.126g 3.989g 8%
Vitamin A 7µg 82µg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg 7%
Protein 2g 4.9g 6%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.847mg 6%
Phosphorus 52mg 94mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.18mg 4%
Zinc 0.64mg 1.02mg 3%
Choline 14.2mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 9.799g 11.181g 3%
Copper 0.19mg 0.211mg 2%
Calcium 12mg 32mg 2%
Magnesium 29mg 26mg 1%
Net carbs 1.83g 52.2g N/A
Sugar 0.66g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0%
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 0.143mg 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 0.132mg 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0.25mg 0%
Valine 0.107mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0.116mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Avocado 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
32%
Avocado
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 255mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.863g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado 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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.