Lentil vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lentil and pecan pie
- Lentil has more folate, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B6; however, pecan pie is higher in selenium, manganese, and vitamin B2.
- Lentil covers your daily folate needs 39% more than pecan pie.
- Pecan pie contains 3 times less vitamin B6 than lentil. Lentil contains 0.178mg of vitamin B6, while pecan pie contains 0.06mg.
- Lentil has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of pecan pie is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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 | +38.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +177.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +125% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +91.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +68.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +44.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +328.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +196.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +596.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +146.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +84.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +257.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5742.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +159.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17370.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3162.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 181µg | 26µg | 39% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 5.71g | 37% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 22.2g | 34% |
| Fiber | 7.9g | 32% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 87mg | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 11.181g | 28% |
| Iron | 3.33mg | 1.48mg | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 0.053g | 3.989g | 18% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 12µg | 17% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 412kcal | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 94mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 20.13g | 52.2g | 11% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 262mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.06mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 82µg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.494mg | 0.712mg | 9% |
| Protein | 9.02g | 4.9g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.18mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.17µg | 7% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 133mg | 7% |
| Choline | 32.7mg | 6% | |
| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.211mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 0.479mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 1.02mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.188mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 0.847mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 19mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.23g | 52.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.8g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0.223mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.654mg | 0.372mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.448mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.254mg | 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.936g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins
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.