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Pecan pie vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pecan pie and Apple pie different?

  • Pecan pie is higher than Apple pie in Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, and Folate.
  • Pecan pie covers your daily need of Cholesterol 29% more than Apple pie.
  • Pecan pie contains 17 times more Vitamin B12 than Apple pie. Pecan pie contains 0.17µg of Vitamin B12, while Apple pie contains 0.01µg.
  • Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol.

Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour types were 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.
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 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +271.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +104.6%
Contains more IronIron +22.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +358.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +537.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +291.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +291.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Sodium ~266mg

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% 21% 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 11% 7.4% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +187.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +302.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1600%
Contains more FolateFolate +550%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +157.9%
Contains more FatsFats +101.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.5%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%
Contains more WaterWater +167.7%

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
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +154.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +159.8%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~3.797g

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 Apple pie
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Apple pie Opinion
Calories 412kcal 237kcal Pecan pie
Protein 4.9g 1.9g Pecan pie
Fats 22.2g 11g Pecan pie
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3.2mg Apple pie
Net carbs 52.2g 32.4g Pecan pie
Carbs 52.2g 34g Pecan pie
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg Apple pie
Magnesium 26mg 7mg Pecan pie
Calcium 32mg 11mg Pecan pie
Potassium 133mg 65mg Pecan pie
Iron 1.48mg 1.21mg Pecan pie
Fiber 1.6g Apple pie
Copper 0.211mg 0.046mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.02mg 0.16mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 94mg 24mg Pecan pie
Sodium 262mg 266mg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 357IU 124IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A 82µg 29µg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.712mg 0.182mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg Pecan pie
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.134mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.158mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 1.123mg Apple pie
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.119mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.038mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.01µg Pecan pie
Folate 26µg 4µg Pecan pie
Saturated Fat 3.989g 3.797g Apple pie
Monounsaturated Fat 11.181g 4.388g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 2.198g Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.026mg Pecan pie
Threonine 0.189mg 0.054mg Pecan pie
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.073mg Pecan pie
Leucine 0.372mg 0.129mg Pecan pie
Lysine 0.248mg 0.07mg Pecan pie
Methionine 0.125mg 0.032mg Pecan pie
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.088mg Pecan pie
Valine 0.255mg 0.084mg Pecan pie
Histidine 0.116mg 0.038mg Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Apple 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
16%
Pecan pie
10%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.192g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.