Muffin vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are muffin and pecan pie different?
- Muffin is higher in phosphorus and folate; however, pecan pie is richer in copper, manganese, selenium, vitamin A, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for pecan pie is 19% higher.
- Muffin contains 2 times more folate than pecan pie. While muffin contains 48µg of folate, pecan pie contains only 26µg.
- Muffin has less saturated fat.
Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe are the varieties 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +160% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +251.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +175.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +58.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +46.3% |
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 | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +67.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +84.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +290.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +28% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.1% |
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Protein
~4.9g
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Carbs
~52.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +41.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +131.9% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 39.2µg | 33% | |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 87mg | 19% |
| Choline | 92.5mg | 17% | |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.211mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.103g | 5.71g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.822g | 11.181g | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.449mg | 0.712mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.63mg | 11% | |
| Fats | 16.07g | 22.2g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 94mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 12µg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 82µg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 1.02mg | 6% |
| Folate | 48µg | 26µg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.844g | 3.989g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 26mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.418mg | 0.847mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 262mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.168mg | 0.188mg | 2% |
| Calories | 375kcal | 412kcal | 2% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 1.48mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Protein | 4.49g | 4.9g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 53g | 52.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.9g | 52.2g | N/A |
| Potassium | 121mg | 133mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 31.47g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.47mg | 0.479mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.17µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.181mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0.223mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.421mg | 0.372mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.257mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | 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
30%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.145g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (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.