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Graham cracker vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are graham cracker and pecan pie different?

  • Graham cracker is richer in iron, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, while pecan pie is higher in selenium and vitamin A.
  • Pecan pie covers your daily need for cholesterol, 29% more than graham cracker.
  • Graham cracker contains 5 times more vitamin B3 than pecan pie. Graham cracker contains 4.439mg of vitamin B3, while pecan pie contains 0.847mg.
  • Graham cracker is lower in saturated fat.
  • Graham cracker has a higher glycemic index (74) than pecan pie (59).

Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe types were used in this article.

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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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
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 +53.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +140.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.8%
Contains more IronIron +155.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +43.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +90.5%
~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% 0% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +424.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +160%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 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 +36.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.8%
Contains more OtherOther +38.3%
Contains more FatsFats +109.4%
Contains more WaterWater +475.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 26% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 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 -59.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +345.6%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~5.71g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Graham cracker 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 Graham cracker Pecan pie DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg 29%
Iron 3.78mg 1.48mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 2.509g 11.181g 22%
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 0.847mg 22%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Fats 10.6g 22.2g 18%
Folate 91µg 26µg 16%
Fiber 3.4g 14%
Phosphorus 185mg 94mg 13%
Manganese 1.019mg 0.712mg 13%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 12%
Saturated fat 1.633g 3.989g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.18mg 11%
Selenium 6.3µg 12µg 10%
Vitamin E 1.51mg 10%
Sodium 459mg 262mg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 82µg 9%
Carbs 77.66g 52.2g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.06mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.188mg 6%
Copper 0.17mg 0.211mg 5%
Calcium 77mg 32mg 5%
Protein 6.69g 4.9g 4%
Magnesium 40mg 26mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 5.71g 2%
Calories 430kcal 412kcal 1%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Choline 5.9mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.479mg 1%
Zinc 0.96mg 1.02mg 1%
Potassium 170mg 133mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 74.26g 52.2g N/A
Sugar 24.85g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
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
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Graham cracker 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
32%
Graham cracker
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 197mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.356g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker 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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.