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Marinara sauce vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between marinara sauce and pecan pie

  • Marinara sauce has more vitamin B3, while pecan pie has more manganese, selenium, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and iron.
  • Pecan pie's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 28% higher.
  • Pecan pie contains 5 times less vitamin B3 than marinara sauce. Marinara sauce contains 3.917mg of vitamin B3, while pecan pie contains 0.847mg.
  • The amount of sodium in marinara sauce is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium 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 13% 8.1% 28% 29% 27% 5.5% 15% 3.9% 18% 6%
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 PotassiumPotassium +139.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.5%
Contains more IronIron +89.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +160.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +410%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +176.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +419.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +990.9%

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.
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 6.7% 11% 48% 0% 6% 14% 73% 0% 40% 0% 35% 9.8% 7.5%
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% 27% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +188.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +148.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +195.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 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 WaterWater +348.2%
Contains more OtherOther +38.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +247.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +547.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 36% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 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 -95.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2865.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1024%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marinara sauce Pecan pie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 5.71g 35%
Fats 1.48g 22.2g 32%
Cholesterol 2mg 87mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 0.377g 11.181g 27%
Manganese 0.137mg 0.712mg 25%
Selenium 1.1µg 12µg 20%
Vitamin B3 3.917mg 0.847mg 19%
Calories 51kcal 412kcal 18%
Saturated fat 0.17g 3.989g 17%
Vitamin E 2.4mg 16%
Carbs 8.06g 52.2g 15%
Copper 0.081mg 0.211mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.188mg 14%
Vitamin K 13.9µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 10%
Sodium 30mg 262mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.173mg 0.06mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.18mg 9%
Iron 0.78mg 1.48mg 9%
Phosphorus 34mg 94mg 9%
Zinc 0.2mg 1.02mg 7%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Protein 1.41g 4.9g 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg 7%
Vitamin A 33µg 82µg 5%
Potassium 319mg 133mg 5%
Folate 13µg 26µg 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 0.2mg 2%
Choline 13.7mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 26mg 2%
Calcium 27mg 32mg 1%
Net carbs 6.26g 52.2g N/A
Sugar 5.5g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marinara sauce 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
19%
Marinara sauce
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Marinara sauce
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 232mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.819g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Marinara sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171597/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.