Caramel vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are caramel and pecan pie different?
- Caramel is higher in calcium and vitamin B2; however, pecan pie is richer in manganese, copper, selenium, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for pecan pie is 30% higher.
- Caramel contains 4 times more calcium than pecan pie. While caramel contains 138mg of calcium, pecan pie contains only 32mg.
- Caramel has less saturated fat.
Candies, caramels and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +331.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +52.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +957.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1072.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +131.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6372.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +566.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +76.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +583.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +82.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +472.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +550% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +174.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +129.4% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +625.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +64.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.712mg | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 87mg | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.542g | 11.181g | 24% |
| Fats | 8.1g | 22.2g | 22% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.211mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 12µg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 1.48mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 5.71g | 15% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 32mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 77g | 52.2g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 82µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.188mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.476g | 3.989g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.18mg | 6% |
| Folate | 4µg | 26µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 1.02mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.17µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg | 0.847mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.479mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
| Phosphorus | 114mg | 94mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 382kcal | 412kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 133mg | 2% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 4.9g | 1% |
| Sodium | 245mg | 262mg | 1% |
| Choline | 8mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 77g | 52.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 65.5g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0.223mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.417mg | 0.372mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.205mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.285mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.115mg | 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.513g)
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.