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Peanut vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between peanuts and pecan pie

  • Pecan pie has less copper, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, magnesium, and vitamin B5.
  • Peanuts' daily need coverage for copper is 104% more.
  • Peanuts have 14 times more vitamin B3 than pecan pie. Peanuts have 12.066mg of vitamin B3, while pecan pie has 0.847mg.
  • Pecan pie has a higher glycemic index than peanuts.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Peanuts, all types, raw 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.
Peanut
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 28% 62% 172% 381% 89% 161% 2.3% 252% 39%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +546.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +187.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +430.1%
Contains more IronIron +209.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +442.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +220.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +171.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%

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.
Peanut
7
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% 0% 167% 0% 160% 31% 226% 106% 80% 0% 0% 180% 29%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +240.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1324.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +268.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +480%
Contains more FolateFolate +823.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
3
26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 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 ProteinProtein +426.5%
Contains more FatsFats +121.8%
Contains more OtherOther +94.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +223.6%
Contains more WaterWater +200%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
2
14% 53% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.279 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.558 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +118.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +172.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Pecan pie DV% diff.
Copper 1.144mg 0.211mg 104%
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 0.847mg 70%
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 5.71g 66%
Vitamin E 8.33mg 56%
Folate 240µg 26µg 54%
Manganese 1.934mg 0.712mg 53%
Fats 49.24g 22.2g 42%
Protein 25.8g 4.9g 42%
Phosphorus 376mg 94mg 40%
Iron 4.58mg 1.48mg 39%
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.188mg 38%
Fiber 8.5g 34%
Magnesium 168mg 26mg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 24.426g 11.181g 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg 29%
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.479mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.06mg 22%
Zinc 3.27mg 1.02mg 20%
Potassium 705mg 133mg 17%
Carbs 16.13g 52.2g 12%
Sodium 18mg 262mg 11%
Choline 52.5mg 10%
Saturated fat 6.279g 3.989g 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 82µg 9%
Selenium 7.2µg 12µg 9%
Calories 567kcal 412kcal 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg 7%
Calcium 92mg 32mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.18mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 7.63g 52.2g N/A
Sugar 4.72g N/A
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.883mg 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.907mg 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 1.672mg 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 0.926mg 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.317mg 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0.25mg 0%
Valine 1.082mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.652mg 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
Peanut 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
75%
Peanut
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.29g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.