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English muffin vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between English muffin and Pecan pie

  • English muffin is richer in Phosphorus, yet Pecan pie is richer in Manganese, Vitamin A, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Pecan pie is 29% higher.
  • English muffin contains 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Pecan pie. English muffin contains 1.566mg of Vitamin B3, while Pecan pie contains 0.847mg.
  • Pecan pie contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +62.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more IronIron +66.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +99.4%
~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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 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 B3Vitamin B3 +84.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +325%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.188mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.479mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 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 +57.1%
Contains more WaterWater +115.9%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
Contains more FatsFats +1133.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 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 -93.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3602.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +543%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Pecan pie Opinion
Calories 235kcal 412kcal Pecan pie
Protein 7.7g 4.9g English muffin
Fats 1.8g 22.2g Pecan pie
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.2mg Pecan pie
Net carbs 43.3g 52.2g Pecan pie
Carbs 46g 52.2g Pecan pie
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg English muffin
Magnesium 21mg 26mg Pecan pie
Calcium 52mg 32mg English muffin
Potassium 131mg 133mg Pecan pie
Iron 0.89mg 1.48mg Pecan pie
Fiber 2.7g English muffin
Copper 0.129mg 0.211mg Pecan pie
Zinc 0.7mg 1.02mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 133mg 94mg English muffin
Sodium 464mg 262mg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 0IU 357IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A 0µg 82µg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.357mg 0.712mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg Pecan pie
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.188mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.18mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.847mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.479mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.06mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.17µg Pecan pie
Folate 37µg 26µg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 3.989g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 11.181g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 5.71g Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.069mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg 0.189mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.223mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg 0.372mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg 0.248mg Pecan pie
Methionine 0.139mg 0.125mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.25mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg 0.255mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg 0.116mg English muffin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin 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
14%
English muffin
16%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 202mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.73g)
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 ($)

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.