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Pasta vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pasta and Pecan pie different?

  • Pasta is higher in Folate, however, Pecan pie is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Pecan pie is 21% higher.
  • Pasta contains 2 times more Folate than Pecan pie. While Pasta contains 64µg of Folate, Pecan pie contains only 26µg.
  • Pasta has less Cholesterol.

Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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.
Pasta
Pasta
1
:
9
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Iron +29.8%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.2%
Contains more Potassium +454.2%
Contains more Zinc +82.1%
Contains more Copper +126.9%
Contains more Manganese +217.9%
Pasta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Pecan pie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Iron +29.8%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.2%
Contains more Potassium +454.2%
Contains more Zinc +82.1%
Contains more Copper +126.9%
Contains more Manganese +217.9%

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.
Pasta
Pasta
3
:
6
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.1%
Contains more Folate +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1685%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.188
Pasta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Pecan pie
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 B1 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.1%
Contains more Folate +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1685%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.188

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
2
:
3
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
Contains more Water +251.6%
Contains more Fats +2014.3%
Contains more Carbs +109.4%
Contains more Other +287.1%
Equal in Protein - 4.9
Pasta
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Pecan pie
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 +251.6%
Contains more Fats +2014.3%
Contains more Carbs +109.4%
Contains more Other +287.1%
Equal in Protein - 4.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
1
:
2
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8916.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1231%
Pasta
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Pecan pie
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8916.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1231%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Pecan pie Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 52.2g Pecan pie
Protein 5.15g 4.9g Pasta
Fats 1.05g 22.2g Pecan pie
Carbs 24.93g 52.2g Pecan pie
Calories 131kcal 412kcal Pecan pie
Calcium 6mg 32mg Pecan pie
Iron 1.14mg 1.48mg Pecan pie
Magnesium 18mg 26mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 63mg 94mg Pecan pie
Potassium 24mg 133mg Pecan pie
Sodium 6mg 262mg Pasta
Zinc 0.56mg 1.02mg Pecan pie
Copper 0.093mg 0.211mg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.224mg 0.712mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 20IU 357IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 82µg Pecan pie
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.188mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.18mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 0.847mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.479mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.06mg Pecan pie
Folate 64µg 26µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0.17µg Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.069mg Pecan pie
Threonine 0.134mg 0.189mg Pecan pie
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.223mg Pecan pie
Leucine 0.348mg 0.372mg Pecan pie
Lysine 0.097mg 0.248mg Pecan pie
Methionine 0.079mg 0.125mg Pecan pie
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.25mg Pecan pie
Valine 0.217mg 0.255mg Pecan pie
Histidine 0.103mg 0.116mg Pecan pie
Cholesterol 33mg 87mg Pasta
Saturated Fat 0.15g 3.989g Pasta
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 11.181g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 5.71g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pasta Pecan pie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
16%
Pasta
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.839g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.