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Pecan pie vs. Almond butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pecan pie and almond butter

  • The amount of copper, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, iron, zinc, and potassium in almond butter is higher than in pecan pie.
  • Almond butter covers your daily copper needs 80% more than pecan pie.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added.

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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 199% 104% 66% 131% 311% 90% 218% 0.91% 278% 13%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +973.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +984.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +462.4%
Contains more IronIron +135.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +342.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +222.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +440.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +199.3%

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.
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% 484% 0% 10% 217% 59% 19% 24% 0% 0% 40% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +358.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +421.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +272.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +103.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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% 56% 19% 3%
Protein: 20.96 g
Fats: 55.5 g
Carbs: 18.82 g
Water: 1.64 g
Other: 3.08 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +177.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1089%
Contains more ProteinProtein +327.8%
Contains more FatsFats +150%
Contains more OtherOther +156.7%

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% 65% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.152 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.613 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +190.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +138.4%
~equal in Saturated fat ~4.152g

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 Almond butter
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Almond butter DV% diff.
Vitamin E 24.21mg 161%
Copper 0.211mg 0.934mg 80%
Manganese 0.712mg 2.131mg 62%
Magnesium 26mg 279mg 60%
Phosphorus 94mg 508mg 59%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.939mg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 13.613g 53%
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g 32.445g 53%
Fats 22.2g 55.5g 51%
Fiber 10.3g 41%
Calcium 32mg 347mg 32%
Protein 4.9g 20.96g 32%
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg 29%
Iron 1.48mg 3.49mg 25%
Zinc 1.02mg 3.29mg 21%
Potassium 133mg 748mg 18%
Selenium 12µg 2.4µg 17%
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 3.155mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.041mg 12%
Sodium 262mg 7mg 11%
Carbs 52.2g 18.82g 11%
Calories 412kcal 614kcal 10%
Vitamin A 82µg 0µg 9%
Choline 52.1mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Folate 26µg 53µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.318mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.103mg 3%
Saturated fat 3.989g 4.152g 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 52.2g 8.52g N/A
Sugar 4.43g N/A
Starch 0.08g 0%
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.159mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 0.555mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.813mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 1.483mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 0.612mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0.55mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Almond butter
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
68%
Almond butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
141%
Almond butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.163g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 255mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond butter
Almond butter is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/nutrients
  2. Almond butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168588/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.