Doughnuts vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between doughnuts and pecan pie
- Doughnuts have more phosphorus, vitamin B1, folate, iron, and vitamin B3; however, pecan pie is higher in manganese and copper.
- Doughnuts cover your daily need for saturated Fat 36% more than pecan pie.
- Doughnuts have 4 times more Folate than pecan pie. While doughnuts have 92µg of Folate, pecan pie has only 26µg.
- Pecan pie has less saturated Fat.
- The glycemic index of doughnuts is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) 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 CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more IronIron | +70.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +176.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +52.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +134.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +104% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +113.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +18.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +107.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +67.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +243.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +253.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +183.3% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.9% |
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Protein
~4.9g
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Water
~19.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -64.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +30.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +45.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 434kcal | 412kcal |
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| Protein | 5.31g | 4.9g |
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| Fats | 24.93g | 22.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 45.36g | 52.2g |
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| Carbs | 47.06g | 52.2g |
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| Cholesterol | 10mg | 87mg |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 40mg | 32mg |
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| Potassium | 134mg | 133mg |
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| Iron | 2.53mg | 1.48mg |
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| Sugar | 18.15g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.211mg |
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| Zinc | 0.5mg | 1.02mg |
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| Starch | 25.91g |
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| Phosphorus | 260mg | 94mg |
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| Sodium | 477mg | 262mg |
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| Vitamin A | 14IU | 357IU |
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| Vitamin A | 4µg | 82µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.99mg |
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| Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.712mg |
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| Selenium | 10.1µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.188mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.91mg | 0.847mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.479mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0.17µg |
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| Vitamin K | 9.8µg |
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| Folate | 92µg | 26µg |
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| Choline | 37.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.105g | 3.989g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.544g | 11.181g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.915g | 5.71g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.069mg |
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| Threonine | 0.189mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.223mg |
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| Leucine | 0.372mg |
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| Lysine | 0.248mg |
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| Methionine | 0.125mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.25mg |
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| Valine | 0.255mg |
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| Histidine | 0.116mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.239g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g |
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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
32%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.116g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
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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