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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 RAE, 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.

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 Calcium +121.9%
Contains more Iron +94.6%
Contains more Magnesium +169.2%
Contains more Potassium +230.1%
Contains more Selenium +35.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.1%
Contains less Sodium -19.9%
Contains more Zinc +161.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.211
Equal in Manganese - 0.712
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
Contains more Calcium +121.9%
Contains more Iron +94.6%
Contains more Magnesium +169.2%
Contains more Potassium +230.1%
Contains more Selenium +35.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.1%
Contains less Sodium -19.9%
Contains more Zinc +161.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.211
Equal in Manganese - 0.712

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +216.7%
Contains more Folate +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +643.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +183.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.188
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 0% 0% 1% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 20% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +216.7%
Contains more Folate +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +643.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +183.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.188

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +43.6%
Contains more Other +108.3%
Contains more Protein +25.6%
Contains more Fats +35.4%
Equal in Carbs - 52.2
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 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 Water +43.6%
Contains more Other +108.3%
Contains more Protein +25.6%
Contains more Fats +35.4%
Equal in Carbs - 52.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.989
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.989

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Pecan pie Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 52.2g Pecan pie
Protein 3.9g 4.9g Pecan pie
Fats 16.4g 22.2g Pecan pie
Carbs 49.2g 52.2g Pecan pie
Calories 356kcal 412kcal Pecan pie
Calcium 71mg 32mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.88mg 1.48mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 70mg 26mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 54mg 94mg Pecan pie
Potassium 439mg 133mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg 262mg Pecan pie
Zinc 0.39mg 1.02mg Pecan pie
Copper 0.195mg 0.211mg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.683mg 0.712mg Pecan pie
Selenium 16.3µg 12µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 48IU 357IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 82µg Pecan pie
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.2mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.188mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.18mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.847mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.479mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.06mg Gingerbread
Folate 33µg 26µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.17µg Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.069mg Pecan pie
Threonine 0.124mg 0.189mg Pecan pie
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.223mg Pecan pie
Leucine 0.279mg 0.372mg Pecan pie
Lysine 0.131mg 0.248mg Pecan pie
Methionine 0.08mg 0.125mg Pecan pie
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.25mg Pecan pie
Valine 0.173mg 0.255mg Pecan pie
Histidine 0.087mg 0.116mg Pecan pie
Cholesterol 32mg 87mg Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 4.122g 3.989g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.008g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 11.181g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 5.71g Pecan pie

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Gingerbread Pecan pie
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Low Calories 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
18%
Gingerbread
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.133g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
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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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.
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.