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Dough vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between dough and pecan pie

  • Dough is richer in vitamin B1, iron, selenium, vitamin B3, folate, and vitamin B2, yet pecan pie is richer in vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for dough is 43% higher.
  • Dough contains 6 times more vitamin B3 than pecan pie. Dough contains 4.817mg of vitamin B3, while pecan pie contains 0.847mg.
  • Pecan pie contains less sodium.
  • Pecan pie has a lower glycemic index than dough.

Food types used in this article are Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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.
Dough
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 16% 10% 147% 51% 28% 45% 79% 75% 156%
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 +23.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.5%
Contains more IronIron +164.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +138.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.4%
~equal in Zinc ~1.02mg

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.
Dough
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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% 4.2% 0% 178% 99% 90% 27% 25% 0% 1.8% 92% 4.4%
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% 27% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +277.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +468.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +373.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.479mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
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11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 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 +119.4%
Contains more WaterWater +69.2%
Contains more OtherOther +62.5%
Contains more FatsFats +817.4%
~equal in Carbs ~52.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
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30% 21% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.529 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.855 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 -86.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2988.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +567.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dough Pecan pie DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.71mg 0.188mg 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 5.71g 32%
Fats 2.42g 22.2g 30%
Selenium 28.6µg 12µg 30%
Iron 3.91mg 1.48mg 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 0.362g 11.181g 27%
Vitamin B3 4.817mg 0.847mg 25%
Folate 123µg 26µg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.18mg 19%
Starch 44.23g 18%
Saturated fat 0.529g 3.989g 16%
Sodium 602mg 262mg 15%
Protein 10.75g 4.9g 12%
Fiber 2.2g 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 82µg 9%
Copper 0.152mg 0.211mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg 7%
Calories 272kcal 412kcal 7%
Manganese 0.577mg 0.712mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.06mg 4%
Calcium 52mg 32mg 2%
Phosphorus 105mg 94mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Fructose 0.51g 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Magnesium 32mg 26mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Carbs 51.88g 52.2g 0%
Net carbs 49.68g 52.2g N/A
Potassium 117mg 133mg 0%
Sugar 4.62g N/A
Zinc 1.04mg 1.02mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.455mg 0.479mg 0%
Trans fat 0.005g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dough 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
40%
Dough
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dough
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 340mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dough
Dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.46g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.