Cornmeal vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cornmeal and pecan pie?
- Cornmeal is higher in folate, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, yet pecan pie is higher in manganese and copper.
- Cornmeal's daily need coverage for folate is 46% more.
- Cornmeal has 6 times more vitamin B3 than pecan pie. While cornmeal has 4.968mg of vitamin B3, pecan pie has only 0.847mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in cornmeal is lower.
We used Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +194.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +966.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +177.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +54.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +309.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +193.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +112.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +486.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +203.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +703.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +645.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +99.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +52.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1168.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +74.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +135.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2766.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +589.6% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 209µg | 26µg | 46% |
| Iron | 4.36mg | 1.48mg | 36% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 5.71g | 33% |
| Fats | 1.75g | 22.2g | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.188mg | 30% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 87mg | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 11.181g | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 0.847mg | 26% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.712mg | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 0.22g | 3.989g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.18mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 16% | |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.211mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 262mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 79.45g | 52.2g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.06mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 82µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.17µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.479mg | 5% |
| Protein | 7.11g | 4.9g | 4% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 1.02mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 12µg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 370kcal | 412kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 94mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 75.55g | 52.2g | N/A |
| Potassium | 142mg | 133mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.61g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.223mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.006mg | 0.372mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.105mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.337mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 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
42%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 255mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.769g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.