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French bread vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between French bread and Pecan pie

  • French bread has more Selenium, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, Pecan pie is higher in Vitamin A.
  • French bread covers your daily Selenium needs 32% more than Pecan pie.
  • Pecan pie contains 6 times less Vitamin B3 than French bread. French bread contains 5.38mg of Vitamin B3, while Pecan pie contains 0.847mg.
  • Pecan pie has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, french or vienna, toasted (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 22% 14% 12% 145% 50% 29% 54% 94% 75% 162%
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 +19.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.9%
Contains more IronIron +161.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +147.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24.3%
~equal in Potassium ~133mg
~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.
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% 3.8% 0% 107% 85% 101% 37% 22% 0% 1.3% 105% 9.5%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +535.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +438.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 2% 62% 21% 2%
Protein: 13 g
Fats: 2.14 g
Carbs: 61.93 g
Water: 20.61 g
Other: 2.32 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 +165.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.6%
Contains more OtherOther +93.3%
Contains more FatsFats +937.4%
~equal in Water ~19.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 22% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 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 -87.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2796.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +588%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
French bread 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 French bread Pecan pie Opinion
Calories 319kcal 412kcal Pecan pie
Protein 13g 4.9g French bread
Fats 2.14g 22.2g Pecan pie
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg
Net carbs 58.83g 52.2g French bread
Carbs 61.93g 52.2g French bread
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg French bread
Magnesium 31mg 26mg French bread
Calcium 47mg 32mg French bread
Potassium 140mg 133mg French bread
Iron 3.87mg 1.48mg French bread
Sugar 3.59g Pecan pie
Fiber 3.1g French bread
Copper 0.15mg 0.211mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.05mg 1.02mg French bread
Phosphorus 126mg 94mg French bread
Sodium 720mg 262mg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 0IU 357IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A 0µg 82µg Pecan pie
Vitamin E 0.19mg French bread
Manganese 0.573mg 0.712mg Pecan pie
Selenium 29.7µg 12µg French bread
Vitamin B1 0.427mg 0.188mg French bread
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.18mg French bread
Vitamin B3 5.38mg 0.847mg French bread
Vitamin B5 0.616mg 0.479mg French bread
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.06mg French bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Pecan pie
Vitamin K 0.5µg French bread
Folate 140µg 26µg French bread
Choline 17.5mg French bread
Saturated Fat 0.502g 3.989g French bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.386g 11.181g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.83g 5.71g Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.069mg French bread
Threonine 0.316mg 0.189mg French bread
Isoleucine 0.416mg 0.223mg French bread
Leucine 0.762mg 0.372mg French bread
Lysine 0.328mg 0.248mg French bread
Methionine 0.168mg 0.125mg French bread
Phenylalanine 0.543mg 0.25mg French bread
Valine 0.476mg 0.255mg French bread
Histidine 0.234mg 0.116mg French bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g French bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French bread 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
36%
French bread
16%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
French bread
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 458mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French bread
French bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French bread
French bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.487g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French bread
French bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French bread
French bread 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. French bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174911/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.