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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, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for 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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +433.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +454.2%
Contains more IronIron +29.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +126.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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
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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% 2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +17.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +21.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.188mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
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5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 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 +251.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2014.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +109.4%
Contains more OtherOther +287.1%
~equal in Protein ~4.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
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21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 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 -96.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8916.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 5.71g 35%
Fats 1.05g 22.2g 33%
Monounsaturated fat 0.124g 11.181g 28%
Selenium 12µg 22%
Manganese 0.224mg 0.712mg 21%
Cholesterol 33mg 87mg 18%
Saturated fat 0.15g 3.989g 17%
Calories 131kcal 412kcal 14%
Copper 0.093mg 0.211mg 13%
Sodium 6mg 262mg 11%
Folate 64µg 26µg 10%
Carbs 24.93g 52.2g 9%
Vitamin A 6µg 82µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.479mg 6%
Iron 1.14mg 1.48mg 4%
Phosphorus 63mg 94mg 4%
Zinc 0.56mg 1.02mg 4%
Potassium 24mg 133mg 3%
Calcium 6mg 32mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.06mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.18mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.188mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 26mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 0.847mg 1%
Protein 5.15g 4.9g 1%
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0.17µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 24.93g 52.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 0.348mg 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.079mg 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.25mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.103mg 0.116mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta 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
15%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
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.