Cashew vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between cashew and pecan pie
- Pecan pie has less copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, zinc, manganese, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
- Cashew's daily need coverage for copper is 220% more.
- Cashew has 11 times more magnesium than pecan pie. Cashew has 292mg of magnesium, while pecan pie has 26mg.
- Pecan pie is lower in saturated fat.
- Pecan pie has a higher glycemic index than cashew.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1023.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +15.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +396.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +351.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +940.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +466.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +530.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +132.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +65.8% |
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 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +80.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +595% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +210.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +271.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +97.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +111.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +72.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +275% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +112.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +37.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.7% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 2.195mg | 0.211mg | 220% |
| Phosphorus | 593mg | 94mg | 71% |
| Iron | 6.68mg | 1.48mg | 65% |
| Magnesium | 292mg | 26mg | 63% |
| Zinc | 5.78mg | 1.02mg | 43% |
| Manganese | 1.655mg | 0.712mg | 41% |
| Fats | 43.85g | 22.2g | 33% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.797g | 11.181g | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 87mg | 29% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 28% | |
| Protein | 18.22g | 4.9g | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.417mg | 0.06mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.423mg | 0.188mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 7.783g | 3.989g | 17% |
| Potassium | 660mg | 133mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 12µg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.845g | 5.71g | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 13% | |
| Sodium | 12mg | 262mg | 11% |
| Starch | 23.49g | 10% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 82µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.18mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg | 0.479mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.17µg | 7% |
| Calories | 553kcal | 412kcal | 7% |
| Carbs | 30.19g | 52.2g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.062mg | 0.847mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 26.89g | 52.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.91g | N/A | |
| Folate | 25µg | 26µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.688mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.789mg | 0.223mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.472mg | 0.372mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.928mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.362mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.094mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.456mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.794g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cashew is relatively richer in vitamins