Chocolate cake vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Chocolate cake and Pecan pie?
- Chocolate cake has less Manganese, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat than Pecan pie.
- Pecan pie's daily need coverage for Manganese is 19% higher.
- Chocolate cake has 2 times more Calcium than Pecan pie. Chocolate cake has 60mg of Calcium, while Pecan pie has 32mg.
- Pecan pie contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.
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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.
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Calcium
+87.5%
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Magnesium
+23.1%
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Phosphorus
+12.8%
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Sodium
-16.8%
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Zinc
+47.8%
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Manganese
+154.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.48
Equal in Potassium - 133
Equal in Copper - 0.211
Equal in Selenium - 12
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Calcium
+87.5%
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Magnesium
+23.1%
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Phosphorus
+12.8%
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Sodium
-16.8%
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Zinc
+47.8%
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Manganese
+154.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.48
Equal in Potassium - 133
Equal in Copper - 0.211
Equal in Selenium - 12
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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Vitamin B2
+18.3%
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Vitamin B3
+34.2%
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Vitamin A
+155%
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Vitamin B1
+33.3%
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Vitamin B5
+57.6%
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Vitamin B6
+46.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2
Equal in Folate - 26
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.17
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Vitamin B2
+18.3%
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Vitamin B3
+34.2%
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Vitamin A
+155%
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Vitamin B1
+33.3%
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Vitamin B5
+57.6%
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Vitamin B6
+46.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2
Equal in Folate - 26
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.17
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+25.1%
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+50%
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Fats
+47%
Equal in Protein - 4.9
Equal in Carbs - 52.2
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
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1.8 g
Protein:
4.9 g
Fats:
22.2 g
Carbs:
52.2 g
Water:
19.5 g
Other:
1.2 g
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Water
+25.1%
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+50%
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Fats
+47%
Equal in Protein - 4.9
Equal in Carbs - 52.2
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-26.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+85.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+106.8%
Saturated Fat:
5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.761 g
Saturated Fat:
3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.71 g
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Saturated Fat
-26.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+85.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+106.8%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 51.8g | 52.2g |
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| Protein | 5.3g | 4.9g |
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| Fats | 15.1g | 22.2g |
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| Carbs | 53.4g | 52.2g |
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| Calories | 371kcal | 412kcal |
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| Fiber | 1.6g |
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| Calcium | 60mg | 32mg |
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| Iron | 1.61mg | 1.48mg |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 106mg | 94mg |
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| Potassium | 140mg | 133mg |
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| Sodium | 315mg | 262mg |
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| Zinc | 0.69mg | 1.02mg |
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| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.211mg |
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| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.712mg |
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| Selenium | 11.9µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin A | 140IU | 357IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 82µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.2mg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.188mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 0.847mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.479mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.06mg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 26µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.17µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.069mg |
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| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0.189mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0.223mg |
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| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0.372mg |
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| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0.248mg |
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| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.125mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0.25mg |
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| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.255mg |
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| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0.116mg |
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| Cholesterol | 58mg | 87mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.43g | 3.989g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.039g | 11.181g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 5.71g |
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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
15%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.441g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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