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Wheat Bread vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Wheat Bread and Pecan pie

  • The amount of Selenium, Vitamin B3, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Folate in Wheat Bread is higher than in Pecan pie.
  • Wheat Bread covers your daily Selenium needs 39% more than Pecan pie.
  • Pecan pie has 7 times less Vitamin B3 than Wheat Bread. Wheat Bread has 6.25mg of Vitamin B3, while Pecan pie has 0.847mg.
  • Pecan pie contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, wheat, toasted 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.
Contains more Calcium +415.6%
Contains more Iron +176.4%
Contains more Magnesium +126.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +67.7%
Contains more Zinc +44.1%
Contains more Manganese +93.4%
Contains more Selenium +178.3%
Contains less Sodium -56.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.211
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 154% 43% 81% 20% 79% 41% 66% 180% 183%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
Contains more Calcium +415.6%
Contains more Iron +176.4%
Contains more Magnesium +126.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +67.7%
Contains more Zinc +44.1%
Contains more Manganese +93.4%
Contains more Selenium +178.3%
Contains less Sodium -56.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.211

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +637.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155%
Contains more Folate +230.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.479
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 1% 110% 89% 118% 28% 36% 65% 0% 15%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +637.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155%
Contains more Folate +230.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.479

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +164.5%
Contains more Water +24.3%
Contains more Other +130.8%
Contains more Fats +419.9%
Equal in Carbs - 52.2
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 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 Protein +164.5%
Contains more Water +24.3%
Contains more Other +130.8%
Contains more Fats +419.9%
Equal in Carbs - 52.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +997.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +232%
27% 27% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.72 g
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +997.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +232%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Bread Pecan pie Opinion
Net carbs 51.07g 52.2g Pecan pie
Protein 12.96g 4.9g Wheat Bread
Fats 4.27g 22.2g Pecan pie
Carbs 55.77g 52.2g Wheat Bread
Calories 313kcal 412kcal Pecan pie
Sugar 6.42g Pecan pie
Fiber 4.7g Wheat Bread
Calcium 165mg 32mg Wheat Bread
Iron 4.09mg 1.48mg Wheat Bread
Magnesium 59mg 26mg Wheat Bread
Phosphorus 188mg 94mg Wheat Bread
Potassium 223mg 133mg Wheat Bread
Sodium 601mg 262mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.47mg 1.02mg Wheat Bread
Copper 0.198mg 0.211mg Pecan pie
Manganese 1.377mg 0.712mg Wheat Bread
Selenium 33.4µg 12µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin A 0IU 357IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 82µg Pecan pie
Vitamin E 0.24mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg
Vitamin B1 0.439mg 0.188mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.18mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B3 6.25mg 0.847mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B5 0.456mg 0.479mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.153mg 0.06mg Wheat Bread
Folate 86µg 26µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Pecan pie
Vitamin K 5.7µg Wheat Bread
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.069mg Wheat Bread
Threonine 0.299mg 0.189mg Wheat Bread
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.223mg Wheat Bread
Leucine 0.461mg 0.372mg Wheat Bread
Lysine 0.215mg 0.248mg Pecan pie
Methionine 0.105mg 0.125mg Pecan pie
Phenylalanine 0.315mg 0.25mg Wheat Bread
Valine 0.31mg 0.255mg Wheat Bread
Histidine 0.15mg 0.116mg Wheat Bread
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg Wheat Bread
Saturated Fat 0.989g 3.989g Wheat Bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 1.019g 11.181g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 1.72g 5.71g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g Wheat Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat Bread Pecan pie
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
38%
Wheat Bread
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Wheat Bread
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $0.3)

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. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.