Gingerbread vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between gingerbread and pecan pie
- Gingerbread has more iron, magnesium, vitamin B6, potassium, selenium, and vitamin B3, while pecan pie has more vitamin A, zinc, and phosphorus.
- Pecan pie's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 18% higher.
- Pecan pie contains 3 times less potassium than gingerbread. Gingerbread contains 439mg of potassium, while pecan pie contains 133mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in gingerbread is lower.
- Pecan pie has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pecan pie is 59, while the glycemic index of gingerbread is 86.
The food types used in this comparison are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +169.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +121.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +230.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +94.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +35.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +161.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +74.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.9% |
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 | +105.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +216.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +485.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +183.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
4.9 g
Fats:
22.2 g
Carbs:
52.2 g
Water:
19.5 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +43.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +108.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.4% |
~equal in
Carbs
~52.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.989 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.71 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +56.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.4% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~3.989g
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 32mg | 87mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 1.48mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.216g | 5.71g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.124g | 11.181g | 10% |
| Magnesium | 70mg | 26mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.06mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 439mg | 133mg | 9% |
| Fats | 16.4g | 22.2g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 82µg | 8% |
| Selenium | 16.3µg | 12µg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 1.02mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 54mg | 94mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 0.847mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0.17µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 32mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 327mg | 262mg | 3% |
| Calories | 356kcal | 412kcal | 3% |
| Protein | 3.9g | 4.9g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.195mg | 0.211mg | 2% |
| Folate | 33µg | 26µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.375mg | 0.479mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 4.122g | 3.989g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.683mg | 0.712mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 49.2g | 52.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 49.2g | 52.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.188mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.047mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.124mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.151mg | 0.223mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.279mg | 0.372mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.08mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.087mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 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
17%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.133g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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