English muffin vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between English muffins and pecan pie
- English muffins are richer in phosphorus, yet pecan pie is richer in manganese, vitamin A, copper, iron, and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for pecan pie is 29% higher.
- English muffins contain 2 times more vitamin B3 than pecan pie. English muffins contain 1.566mg of vitamin B3, while pecan pie contains 0.847mg.
- Pecan pie contains less sodium.
- Pecan pie has a lower glycemic index than English muffins.
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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 5.71g | 32% |
| Fats | 1.8g | 22.2g | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 87mg | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.302g | 11.181g | 27% |
| Selenium | 12µg | 22% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.259g | 3.989g | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.712mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 11% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 82µg | 9% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 262mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.211mg | 9% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 412kcal | 9% |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 1.48mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 133mg | 94mg | 6% |
| Protein | 7.7g | 4.9g | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.17µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 0.847mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 1.02mg | 3% |
| Folate | 37µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.18mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 46g | 52.2g | 2% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.188mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 0.479mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 52.2g | N/A |
| Potassium | 131mg | 133mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0.223mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.553mg | 0.372mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.353mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | N/A |
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 202mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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 ($)