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Crouton vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Crouton and Pecan pie?

  • Crouton is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Folate, yet Pecan pie is higher in Manganese, and Vitamin A.
  • Crouton's daily need coverage for Selenium is 46% more.
  • Crouton has 6 times more Vitamin B3 than Pecan pie. While Crouton has 5.439mg of Vitamin B3, Pecan pie has only 0.847mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pecan pie is lower.

We used Croutons, plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
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 +19.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +137.5%
Contains more IronIron +175.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +212.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.4%
~equal in Potassium ~133mg

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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 0%
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% 21% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +231.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +542.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +407.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 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 ProteinProtein +142.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.8%
Contains more OtherOther +108.3%
Contains more FatsFats +236.4%
Contains more WaterWater +254.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 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 -62.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +265.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +348.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Crouton Pecan pie
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Pecan pie Opinion
Calories 407kcal 412kcal Pecan pie
Protein 11.9g 4.9g Crouton
Fats 6.6g 22.2g Pecan pie
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Pecan pie
Net carbs 68.4g 52.2g Crouton
Carbs 73.5g 52.2g Crouton
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg Crouton
Magnesium 31mg 26mg Crouton
Calcium 76mg 32mg Crouton
Potassium 124mg 133mg Pecan pie
Iron 4.08mg 1.48mg Crouton
Fiber 5.1g Crouton
Copper 0.163mg 0.211mg Pecan pie
Zinc 0.89mg 1.02mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 115mg 94mg Crouton
Sodium 698mg 262mg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 0IU 357IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A 0µg 82µg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.5mg 0.712mg Pecan pie
Selenium 37.5µg 12µg Crouton
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.188mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.18mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 0.847mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.479mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.06mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Pecan pie
Folate 132µg 26µg Crouton
Saturated Fat 1.51g 3.989g Crouton
Monounsaturated Fat 3.059g 11.181g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 5.71g Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.069mg Crouton
Threonine 0.337mg 0.189mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.223mg Crouton
Leucine 0.832mg 0.372mg Crouton
Lysine 0.278mg 0.248mg Crouton
Methionine 0.211mg 0.125mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0.25mg Crouton
Valine 0.514mg 0.255mg Crouton
Histidine 0.255mg 0.116mg Crouton
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crouton 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
35%
Crouton
16%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 436mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.479g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.