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Pecan pie vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pecan pie and almonds?

  • Pecan pie has less copper, vitamin B2, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, calcium, zinc, and potassium than almonds.
  • Almonds' daily need coverage for copper is 91% higher.
  • Almonds have a lower glycemic index than pecan pie.

We used Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Nuts, almonds types in this comparison.

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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 19% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +192.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +938.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +740.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +451.1%
Contains more IronIron +150.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +388.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +205.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +411.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +206%

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 0.67% 27% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 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% 0% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +532.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +327.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +128.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +69.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.205mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.471mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +142.2%
Contains more WaterWater +342.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +331.6%
Contains more FatsFats +124.9%
Contains more OtherOther +146.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 54% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 g
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +182.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +115.9%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.802g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Almonds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 25.63mg 171%
Copper 0.211mg 1.031mg 91%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 1.138mg 74%
Manganese 0.712mg 2.179mg 64%
Magnesium 26mg 270mg 58%
Phosphorus 94mg 481mg 55%
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g 31.551g 51%
Fiber 12.5g 50%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 12.329g 44%
Fats 22.2g 49.93g 43%
Protein 4.9g 21.15g 33%
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg 29%
Iron 1.48mg 3.71mg 28%
Calcium 32mg 269mg 24%
Zinc 1.02mg 3.12mg 19%
Potassium 133mg 733mg 18%
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 3.618mg 17%
Selenium 12µg 4.1µg 14%
Sodium 262mg 1mg 11%
Carbs 52.2g 21.55g 10%
Vitamin A 82µg 0µg 9%
Choline 52.1mg 9%
Calories 412kcal 579kcal 8%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.137mg 6%
Folate 26µg 44µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.205mg 1%
Saturated fat 3.989g 3.802g 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 52.2g 9.05g N/A
Sugar 4.35g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.471mg 0%
Trans fat 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.211mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 0.601mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.751mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 0.568mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 1.132mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.855mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0.539mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Almonds
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
17%
Pecan pie
78%
Almonds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
142%
Almonds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.187g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds
Almonds 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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/nutrients
  2. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.