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Espresso vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between espresso and pecan pie

  • Espresso has more vitamin B3 and magnesium; however, pecan pie is higher in manganese, selenium, copper, iron, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
  • Pecan pie covers your daily cholesterol needs 29% more than espresso.
  • Pecan pie contains 6 times less vitamin B3 than espresso. Espresso contains 5.207mg of vitamin B3, while pecan pie contains 0.847mg.
  • Espresso has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of pecan pie is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared 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 57% 0.6% 10% 4.9% 17% 1.4% 3% 1.8% 6.5% 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 MagnesiumMagnesium +207.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.7%
Contains more IronIron +1038.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +322%
Contains more ZincZinc +1940%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1242.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1324%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 0.67% 0% 0.2% 0% 0.25% 41% 98% 1.7% 0.46% 0% 0.25% 0.75% 1.4%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +514.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18700%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1610.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2500%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.18mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 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 WaterWater +401.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3983.3%
Contains more FatsFats +12233.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3025.7%
Contains more OtherOther +421.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.092 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 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 -97.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6106.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Espresso Pecan pie DV% diff.
Caffeine 212mg 53%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 5.71g 37%
Fats 0.18g 22.2g 34%
Manganese 0.05mg 0.712mg 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 11.181g 28%
Vitamin B3 5.207mg 0.847mg 27%
Selenium 0µg 12µg 22%
Calories 9kcal 412kcal 20%
Copper 0.05mg 0.211mg 18%
Saturated fat 0.092g 3.989g 18%
Iron 0.13mg 1.48mg 17%
Carbs 1.67g 52.2g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.188mg 16%
Magnesium 80mg 26mg 13%
Phosphorus 7mg 94mg 12%
Sodium 14mg 262mg 11%
Protein 0.12g 4.9g 10%
Zinc 0.05mg 1.02mg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 82µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.028mg 0.479mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg 7%
Folate 1µg 26µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.06mg 4%
Calcium 2mg 32mg 3%
Potassium 115mg 133mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 1.67g 52.2g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.177mg 0.18mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Choline 2.6mg 0%
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Espresso 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
11%
Espresso
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Espresso
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Espresso
Espresso contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.897g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/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.