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Nougat vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between nougat and pecan pie

  • Nougat contains less manganese, selenium, vitamin B1, iron, copper, vitamin B5, and vitamin A than pecan pie.
  • Pecan pie's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 29% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in nougat is lower.
  • Nougat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of nougat is 32, while the glycemic index of pecan pie is 59.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, nougat, with almonds 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.
Nougat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 9.6% 9.3% 22% 45% 11% 24% 4.3% 40% 14%
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 +23.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.7%
Contains more IronIron +150.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +142.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +134.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +361.5%
~equal in Calcium ~32mg

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.
Nougat
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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 1% 0% 55% 0% 3.3% 34% 9% 3.6% 4.6% 1.3% 0% 3.8% 2.8%
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 +50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1346.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +698.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1600%
Contains more FolateFolate +420%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nougat
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3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 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 CarbsCarbs +77%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1229.3%
Contains more WaterWater +807%
Contains more OtherOther +160.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nougat
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100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.667 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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 -58.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nougat 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nougat Pecan pie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 5.71g 38%
Fats 1.67g 22.2g 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 11.181g 28%
Vitamin E 2.77mg 18%
Manganese 0.304mg 0.712mg 18%
Selenium 2.6µg 12µg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.188mg 15%
Fiber 3.3g 13%
Carbs 92.39g 52.2g 13%
Saturated fat 1.667g 3.989g 11%
Iron 0.59mg 1.48mg 11%
Sodium 33mg 262mg 10%
Copper 0.134mg 0.211mg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 82µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.479mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.17µg 7%
Phosphorus 55mg 94mg 6%
Folate 5µg 26µg 5%
Zinc 0.42mg 1.02mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.06mg 3%
Protein 3.33g 4.9g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.18mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.478mg 0.847mg 2%
Choline 5.1mg 1%
Calories 398kcal 412kcal 1%
Potassium 105mg 133mg 1%
Magnesium 32mg 26mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 89.09g 52.2g N/A
Calcium 32mg 32mg 0%
Sugar 44.97g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nougat 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
9%
Nougat
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Nougat
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.97g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nougat
Nougat contains less Sodium (difference - 229mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.322g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.